Selecting (or baking!) nutritious horse treats
There are hundreds of horse treats out there to choose from, but many commercial products just aren’t good for him. Here are some tips to…
Category: Horses
6 ways to keep your horse warm this winter
The onset of winter often makes horse caretakers worry about keeping their hooved family members safe and warm. However, they need not fret, as horses…
The Do’s & Don’ts of Rehabilitating Your Injured Horse
Whether you’re the new caretaker of a rescue horse, an experienced horse caretaker, or anything in between, facing the challenges of rehabilitating an injured horse…
How often should my horse see the dentist?
The general rule is that a horse’s teeth should be floated every year. But this may not always apply — your individual horse, as well…
Hoof Physiology – How a Horse’s Feet Affect his Health
Shoeing restricts blood flow within a horse’s feet, which can negatively affect every system in his body. Through most of human history, people believed the…
Assessing the Nutritional Value of Your Pasture
If you’re moving your horse to a different facility, or purchasing a place of your own, you need to make sure his new pasture is…
The Whole-Horse Perspective in Sport-Specific Training
When it comes to training your horse, it can be all too easy to develop “tunnel vision”. You can become so focused on your competitive…
Help your horse handle vaccinations
Attitudes about vaccination have changed in the last 20 years. Vaccines were once seen as the best way to prevent many diseases in horses, and…
How to recognize and treat muscle soreness in horses.
Many of us consider muscle pain to be normal after a long ride — but what about our horses? Do they feel thesame muscle soreness…
Feeding Your Horse for Hormonal Balance
What exactly does “metabolism” mean? By definition, it encompasses a wide range of biochemical processes involving nutrients and energy. Metabolism is influenced by hormones —…