Practical ways to extend your horse’s lifespan
Improve your horse’s well-being and longevity with this helpful health advice. No matter how long you’ve had your horse, the two of you have a…
Category: Horses
How time off from riding can affect saddle fit
If you’ve taken some time off from riding, be sure to reassess the fit of your horse’s saddle before climbing back into it! Our lives,…
Making horses more accessible to marginalized communities
A look at marginalized communities within the equestrian world, and how their growing representation is increasing inclusivity and accessibility. On a crisp autumn morning, when…
The vicious cycle of stress and illness in horses: how chromium can help
Just like in humans, prolonged stress can lead to illness in horses. Let’s take a look at how supplementing with chromium can minimize the negative…
How to find a safe and connected position in the saddle
This simple exercise can assist you in connecting and communicating with your horse through your seat instead of the reins. Have you ever wanted to…
The benefits of heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) in horse barns
Heat recovery ventilators are an efficient way to exchange stale barn air during the winter months without letting the cold in! Maintaining a healthy, comfortable…
Easing back into show training after time off (due to COVID-19)
Are you and your horse feeling a little rusty after taking some time off? These steps will help you ease back into a successful show…
12 things to consider when buying quality hoof boots
This checklist will help you make the right decision when shopping for quality hoof boots for your equine companion. While there are many reasons to…
Use Tui Na to combat the effects of damp winter weather on your horse
Cold, damp weather is inevitable in some parts of North America – but cold, damp horses don’t have to be! Keep your equine companions warm…
3 considerations for planning paddock shelters
Paddock shelters come in all shapes and sizes – so how’s a horse caretaker to choose? Consider these three important factors when weighing the options.…
Invitation and reward: a kinder way to train your horse
Take a look at why an “invitation and reward” approach to training is kinder – and more effective – than one that involves pressure and…
Study explores risk factors of colic
A new study reveals that horses with colic that originates in the small intestine have a much lower survival rate. A recent retrospective study published…
