Cushing’s syndrome (PPID) in horses – an update – part 1
As the number of horses with Cushing’s continues to rise, we need to keep building on our understanding of the disease, as well as how…
Category: Horses
Preserving America’s wild horses
Elisa Wallace demonstrates how one person can have a big impact in the effort to bring awareness to the challenges facing our wild horses. America’s…
Clicker training for the food-distracted horse
Turn your horse’s obsession with spring grass into a reinforcement opportunity by using clicker training and focusing on what you want from him. It’s spring,…
3 tips to stop begging
Is your dog’s begging driving you crazy? Follow these tips to curb this annoying behavior. One of the biggest training-related complaints I hear is about…
Quick tips for winter wellness
Whether your winters are damp and rainy or snowy and cold, ensuring winter wellness for your horse means taking steps to help him endure the…
Last Chance Corral
Nurse mare foals are not always given much of a fighting chance at a good life. Victoria Goss of the Last Chance Corral is working…
Planning your equestrian vacation
A riding vacation doesn’t have to be a far-off dream – get started on planning your trip with these tips from the pros! Many of…
Barefoot performance horses
It’s been a longstanding tradition to shoe performance horses – whether they be racehorses, dressage horses, jumpers, endurance horses, or reiners. As more riders realize…
Adjusting for winter nutrition
For some of us, winter has already arrived. For others, it’s just beginning in earnest. For all of us, the horse is facing some challenges.…
Navigating equine health industry regulations
Equine health professional laws and regulations vary widely depending on where you live, and that makes it difficult to determine who can practice which therapies. Here…
Clicker training for hoof handling
If your horse needs help with hoof handling manners, clicker training can create positive associations and responses in a safe and calm manner. It’s been almost…
Coexisting with critters on your farm
Whether you see them or not, your farm is home to many creatures besides you and your horses. Let’s take a look at how you can…
