Study confirms exercise benefits for dieting horses
We know that exercise is important, but this new study confirms exactly how it can benefit dieting horses. Is your horse overweight? A new study…
Category: Horses
Life Between the Ears
Life Between the Ears started as a hobby, and transformed into a trending hashtag that’s capturing the attention of horse lovers worldwide. All over the…
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals linked to EMS
Researchers have discovered a possible link between EMS and endocrine-disrupting chemicals in a horse’s environment. Despite optimal care, many horses are diagnosed with equine metabolic…
Gender specific saddles – a novel idea!
The number of female riders is on the rise, yet women are still underrepresented when it comes to saddle design and fit. Learn the key…
Your horse’s gut-brain connection
The relationship between the gut and brain – known as the gut-brain axis – is at the forefront of medical research. Let’s look at how…
Equine scratches – is your horse high risk?
Is your horse more likely to have scratches than another? Learn what predisposes her to this escalating skin reaction, and what you can do to…
Helping your horse heal — naturally!
Inspired by nature and backed by science, Purica offers wholesome supplements that promote whole body health in horses. In the late 1990s, brothers Jason and…
Donkeys may provide a natural tick repellent
A new study reveals that donkey secretion could be resistant to a certain species of ticks. The sebaceous glands of horses and donkeys emit an oily…
3 ways horses can improve your mental health
What if you changed the pace for a while and stepped out of your usual routine? You might start to see and feel magical things…
Support your foal’s weaning process with the right diet
Weaning a foal can be a stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to be. As your foal finds his independence, support his diet (and your…
BLM offers $1,000 to anyone adopting untrained wild horses
To reduce the population of wild horses and burros on public lands in the West, the BLM is offering an incentive to successful applicants willing…
Antioxidant support for your equine athlete
How free radicals affect performance horses, and why antioxidant supplementation plays such an important role in preserving good health. Oxidation is a normal metabolic process…
