Hoof care support for performance horses
The proper trim and hoof care tools, along with regular maintenance, can keep your horse’s feet healthy during performance season and beyond. If you were…
Category: Horses
27-year-old horse holds Tevis Cup record
A 27-year-old horse currently holds the record for being the oldest equine competitor to finish the Tevis Cup race. Will he hold his title for…
Clicker training solutions to common horse-handling problems
Switch up your training and teach your horse to stay cool, calm and collected with clicker training and the “do it differently” game. You need…
Steamed hay helps competition horses thrive
Margie Engle and Steve Engle, DVM, added steamed hay to their success story amid a growing concern for equine respiratory health – and the results…
Joint health for performance horses
Performance horses endure stress that can affect their minds, gastrointestinal systems — and their joints. Here’s how it’s all connected, and how you can protect…
An introduction to Western riding
Learn what Western riding really is, and how it might fit into your personal horsemanship experience. What exactly is Western riding? If my saddle has…
2 common health issues in competition horses
Let’s look at two of the most frequently-occurring health issues in competition horses, so you can take steps to prevent them from inflicting your own…
“Wither drop” reveals asymmetry in horses
Move over gait and saddle fit — researchers have discovered a new method of assessing asymmetry in horses, and it’s proving very effective! In a…
Nutrition for the performance horse
Proper nutrition is the foundation for a healthy horse who’s capable of training and performing to the best of his ability. You spend a lot…
From resistance to responsiveness – teaching your horse to say “yes”
How safety, reward and joy play a role in your horse’s choices, and why catering to these basic desires can encourage her to say “yes”…
Professor proves lavender essential oil calms horses
Many horse owners reach for lavender essential oil to ease their own stress. Now, there’s proof that it works on equines, too! Stress is a…
Wildfire safety and preparedness for your herd
“Fire” is a four-letter word no horse owner wants to hear. But if the unthinkable happens, a little knowledge and preparation can go a long…