Factors Influencing the Equine Microbiome and How to Support It
No feet, no horse. This old saying says it all, and can be extended to gut health as well. In fact, I would dare say:…
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Your horse’s hay
Assessing hay types and how they fit his needs. Hay is a major part of a horse’s feed intake. This means particular attention needs to be…
Pasture management and herbicide use
No environmentally conscious horse owner likes the idea of spraying a herbicide on their pastures. However, keeping your pastures free of weeds is an important…
Horses, Clean Water & Riparian Buffers
As stewards of our equine land, it’s important that we do our part to protect local creeks and rivers from pollution. On horse properties, two…
Pasture Planning – Beyond Grasses
With careful planning and management, incorporating trees in and around pasture areas can provide numerous aesthetic, environmental, and even equine health benefits. Shade Trees Shade…
Rejuvenating overgrazed pastures
Do you have overgrazed pastures? Is there more bare earth than grass? If so, it may be time to put together a plan for rejuvenating…
Spring grass and your horse
Fresh spring grass makes most horse caretakers wary. Find out how to get through the season safely. The first spring sprouts are actually lower in…
Winter hoof care
Being knee deep in mud and snow can be a challenge to your horse. Here are some tips on proper winter hoof care. As a…
What’s what with toxic plants
Do you know what’s what when it comes to toxic plants and your horse? In the last warm days before the colder weather sets in,…
Why Your Horse Needs His Teeth Floated
Horses in the wild may never need their teeth floated, but yours does. Here’s why! Why should you have your horse’s teeth floated? He has…
Protect His Dark Coat
Help keep dark coats from fading this summer with these nutrition tips. Summer is here, and the rich dark coat your horse sported during the…
Acupressure For Digestive Problems
Digestive problems are common in today’s horses. Done once a week, this simple acupressure session will help prevent such issues. Horses in a pasture grazing…
