Feeding horses on stall rest
A horse’s diet during stall rest contributes in a big way to her recovery process. Gaining a better understanding of her nutritional needs will help…
Category: Horses
Making disaster plans for your horses is more important than ever
Amid the ongoing pandemic, the ASPCA advises horse caretakers to make disaster plans before disaster strikes! With so many of us facing new challenges and…
7 essential tractor attachments for your horse farm
Let’s take a look at some of the most common tractor attachments used by equine farm owners, and why they’re beneficial. I like to think…
JayaMae Gregory – endurance riding and enduring the pandemic
Former Equine Wellness cover star JayaMae Gregory updates us on the wild ride she’s been on for the last few years, and how it’s strengthened…
Understanding Developmental Orthopedic Disease in your horse
Learn to recognize the signs of Developmental Orthopedic Disease (DOD) so you can help your young horse before it’s too late. Developmental Orthopedic Disease (DOD)…
Choosing the right retirement facility for your horse
Weighing the pros and cons of various equine retirement facilities isn’t easy – but it’s incredibly important. Here are a few things to consider when…
What to do if your horses escape
Try as we may to keep our horses contained, accidents are inevitable. Here’s what to do if your equine companions escape. The gate was left…
Can sheep improve your equine pasture?
Cross-grazing is a popular pasture management practice that many farm owners swear by. Before implementing it on your own farm, be sure to review these…
Natural solutions for your horse’s allergies
Horses react with allergies to many of the same irritants we do. Fortunately, there are a number of natural ways to defend against them! Allergies…
Tips for camping and trail riding with horses
You’re all packed and ready for your equine camping trip. Now let’s focus on some helpful tips for trail riding at your destination. Among the…
Natural dust control for horse caretakers
Dust control is an important part of maintaining the cleanliness of your barn, arenas and round pens – and the health of you and your…
How to keep your horses hydrated
You can lead a horse to water… but you can’t make him drink! Follow these tips and tricks to encourage your horses to stay hydrated.…