How to help your horse cope with dry weather
Your horse’s ability to tolerate dry weather is largely affected by her temperament type. Once you determine this, you can take steps to help her…
Category: Horses
A beginner’s guide to protein and amino acids for horses
This overview of protein and amino acids will help you better understand these vital nutrients and how they affect your horse’s overall health. Protein makes…
What to expect when transitioning from steel shoes to barefoot
Thinking of switching your horse to barefoot this season? Here’s what you should expect during the transition. Horse caretakers often have difficulty keeping shoes on…
Best practices for monitoring a horse’s weight
Worried your horse is too heavy or thin? Here are a few easy ways to keep track of his weight to ensure he stays in…
Understanding your horse’s gastrointestinal tract
Have you ever wondered what happens after your horse takes a bite of hay? Gaining a better understanding of her gastrointestinal tract will help you…
Should you microchip your horse?
A microchip might seem unnecessary, but it’s one of the best ways to identify your horse in the event of theft, escape or natural disaster.…
Achieve greater mobility with the Pelvic Clock
Combat stiffness in your hips, improve pelvic mobility, and develop a better seat with this simple exercise. This lesson, commonly referred to as the “Pelvic…
10 foods that support digestion in horses
When it comes to feeding your horse, there are certain foods that can help support digestion and promote an optimal environment in the gut. Take…
4 uses for therapeutic taping
Whether you work with high performance horses or retired seniors, therapeutic taping has numerous uses and benefits. These days, a wide range of adjunct therapies…
Improve your horse’s digestion and GI motility, naturally
Looking for a natural way to improve your horse’s digestion? Acupressure is a great way to achieve optimal movement and balance in his GI tract.…
Anesthesiologist discovers new way to sedate horses
A professor at the University of Tennessee has discovered an alternative way to sedate female horses, and it’s both fast and effective. Detomidine is a…
How learning new disciplines can improve your riding
Trying new disciplines can greatly benefit your riding style and improve your horse’s attitude and understanding at any event. We all put our left foot…