Signs and Symptoms: When to Worry
You come home from work and head to the barn to check on your horse. You notice the feeder is full of food, the water…
Category: Horses
Broodmare and Foal Feeding
Broodmare and foal feeding is more complex than you may think. Did you know you should start feeding foals even before they’ve been conceived? It…
3 Ways to Determine Forage Quality
Few riders give much thought to their horses’ hay as they toss them their daily ration. They tend to simply trust that their barn owner…
Safe trail riding for you and your horse
With more people using trails, safe trail riding and having a trail-safe horse have taken on a whole new meaning. Here’s a look at what…
Is Equine Insurance Right for You?
When you’re out enjoying time with your horse, the thought of an illness or accident may be the furthest thing from your mind. Equine insurance…
Chiropractic Help for Your Horse
Alice’s 12-year-old Thoroughbred gelding, Mr. Red, had become very resistant to the right, especially at the canter. He was refusing to bend his body in…
Selling Your Horse
Many trainers dread being asked: “Is it time to consider selling my horse?” They get asked this question quite often, however; they also regularly see…
Saving the Sorraia Mustang
The wind blows as the sorraia herd moves across an open field on Manitoulin Island in northern Ontario. It’s a challenging environment, but these hardy…
Using Animal Communication to Reassure a Troubled Horse
What is your horse telling you? As in this case, sometimes animal communication is the best way to reassure a horse experiencing emotional upheaval. “I’m…
Heal your horse with an herbal pasture
Designing the right herbal pasture will give your horse access to better nutrition and healthy treats, helping him to become a calmer, happier horse. Throughout…
The Scoop on Equine Supplements
Equine nutrition is probably one of the most confusing and complex subjects for riders. With the myriad of different equine supplements and feeds on the…
Joint Supplements for Your Horse
We all want our horses to lead sound and healthy lives. A sound horse has balanced joints that allow for complete range of motion and…
