Accurately characterizing a horse’s workload is important for balancing their diet and maintaining horse health. The ability to accurately characterize a horse’s workload is an
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Tips For Controlling Infection In Your Horses
When you ask most horse owners about controlling infection in their horses they say “Oh you mean do I vaccinate and worm my horses?” Certainly
Set Your Horse Up for Success When Riding in an Unfamiliar Location
When taking a horse out on the trail for the first time or riding him in an unfamiliar location, I do groundwork before getting in
Tips for Foaling Season: Preparing for Your New Foal
Your new foal is due soon! Prepare ahead of time so you’re ready and know what to expect with the foal’s arrival. You’ll want to: Make
10 Facts About Australia’s Autumn Racing Carnival
10 Facts About Australia’s Autumn Racing Carnival Sydney’s Autumn Racing Carnival is another prestigious horse racing event held in the first part of the year—months
A History of the Horseshoe
The horseshoe is one of the most recognized shapes in the world. Equestrians and non-riders alike don’t need more than a few seconds to identify
Foal Heat Diarrhea
Foal heat diarrhea, also know as foal heat scours, is a term used to describe diarrhea that occurs in foals between 5 and 15 days
The Successful Farrier Visit
Having just seen my farrier for service on four horses, it gave me plenty of time to visit with him and listen to his side
Safely Bring Your Horse Back to Work
If your horse has had the winter off and you’re ready to get back in the saddle, keep these success tips in mind so that
Ask the Vet: General Equine Health
Can a horse get too high a dose of probiotics? My 23-year-old Thorougbred is having loose manure and it takes 3X the recommended dose to
A NEW DECADE, A NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR THE MANGALARGA MARCHADOR BRAZILIAN HORSE BREED AT JINGLE BELL!
A “vision” came to life for trainer Daniel Pullium at the recent 21st Jingle Bell Show, produced by the Southern California Horsemans Council in Del
Safe Horse Handling
As the horse’s owner we need to understand certain behavioral traits before handling them. Horses are sensitive, curious animals that respond to their surroundings. Safety
Electrolyte Supplementation in Horses: No Benefit to Include Sugar
As horses exercise, they lose sodium, potassium, and other electrolytes through sweating. These critical substances are necessary to maintain osmotic pressure, fluid balance, and nerve
Pain Management for Pets
One of the most difficult parts of being a pet owner is knowing how to best care for pets that are in pain. As pets
Building a Foundation of Foot Care in Foals
Among the many factors that determine the success of a foal as a sales yearling or a mature athlete are management decisions about its feet