Has the sweltering summer weather started to take a toll on your horse’s competitive edge? Is your horse lacking responsiveness under saddle? While a laid-back temperament has its perks, working with a horse that feels sluggish, unmotivated, or inattentive can… Continue Reading →
Finding the right calming paste for your horse can be a struggle. Hunters or jumper, Warmbloods or Thoroughbreds–all horses have different needs, just like humans. The key to finding the perfect calming solution starts with doing your homework and knowing… Continue Reading →
“Hard keeper” is the term given to horses who require all the groceries they can get to avoid getting thin. Many of these horses have a faster metabolism that just seems to burn up all the energy you feed them… Continue Reading →
As autumn settles in with its crisp air, cool breezes, and leaves rustling, we often revel in the season’s beauty. But our horses… well, perhaps not so much. The drop in temperature and the blustery winds may leave them feeling… Continue Reading →
As competition season ramps up, many of us (and our horses) can experience fatigue from the demands of training and travel. Frequent trips and high-stakes events can lead to physical and mental burnout, which impacts performance and can leave our… Continue Reading →
Summer is here, and so is the heat! While hydration is important year-round, summer can make it more challenging to keep yourself AND your horse hydrated. It is even more important to ensure our horses get enough water, electrolytes, and… Continue Reading →
As travel and show season picks up, our horses’ health remains at the forefront of our minds. Like with humans, travel at any time of year can put stress on horses’ immune systems. Travel becomes even more stressful now with… Continue Reading →
Did you know the skin is a horse’s largest organ? It serves the purpose of protecting the rest of the horse’s body, and thus the health of this organ is of utmost importance. Skin health can be affected by both… Continue Reading →
A strong immune system. You might hear this term tossed around regularly in reference to a horse’s health. But what does it really mean? Immune systems are complicated. And, important. This intricate part of bodily functioning is what provides your… Continue Reading →
Recent years have shown some of the highest numbers of wildfires across the country. While the obvious immediate threat is the fire itself, the secondary threat of hazardous smoke can be serious as well. The wind can create diminished air… Continue Reading →
Gel, clay… Medicated, natural… Wraps, unwrapped… Messy, easy application… There are endless things to consider when it comes to recovery care for your horse. While we are lucky to have so much at our disposal to help our horses feel… Continue Reading →
Many states are experiencing warmer than usual winter, but with the recent snowfall and upcoming warmer weather, many horse owners will have to start dealing with the dreaded mud followed almost immediately by thrush. Thrush is a fungal or bacterial… Continue Reading →
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