10 ways to support your senior horse’s joints
Aging horses are more susceptible to arthritis and other mobility issues. Here are 10 ways you can maintain his joints well into his senior years.…
Category: Horses
Herbs and sporting horses: what you need to know
Medicinal herbs can be beneficial to equine health, but competition rules and regulations might prohibit their use in some cases. Herbs have been used for…
Researchers weigh pros and cons of bandaging horse wounds
Are you in the habit of bandaging your horse’s wounds, or leaving them to “air out”? Is one approach better than the other? A new…
The benefits of riding bitless
Bits have their uses, but for many horses, they’re nothing but a nuisance. Switching to bitless can improve your horse’s performance and overall well-being. Trying…
Support your performance horse’s emotional health
You know how to cater to his physical needs, but what about his psychological ones? Supporting the emotional health of your equine athlete contributes to…
Does your horse’s pasture cover all his nutritional needs?
If your horse’s diet consists primarily of forage, your pasture must meet all his nutritional requirements. Here’s how to ensure he’s getting what he needs…
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…
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…
