Your horse’s digestive system plays a major role in overall health, comfort, and performance. From daily feeding and forage intake to travel, competition, stress, and changes in routine, there are plenty of factors that can affect the equine gut. That’s… Continue Reading →
When spring and fall roll around, so does deworming season. But with so many products and compounds available, choosing the right one for your horse can feel overwhelming. The good news? You don’t have to guess. Modern parasite control is… Continue Reading →
If you’ve ever noticed clusters of tiny yellow or cream-colored specks stuck to your horse’s hair, you may have wondered what they are. Those stubborn little spots are likely bot fly eggs, and while they may be unsightly, they’re also… Continue Reading →
Training a horse isn’t just about how hard they can work. It’s also about how they respond, recover, and adapt over time. Changes in heart rate, activity, recovery, and other physiological metrics can provide valuable context when you’re evaluating conditioning… Continue Reading →
Water is the most important nutrient in your horse’s diet, yet it’s often the one that’s easiest to overlook. Most horses have constant access to fresh water, but that doesn’t always mean they’re drinking enough. Hot weather, exercise, hauling, competitions,… Continue Reading →
If your horse seems to lose weight, muscle, or overall bloom every summer, you’re not imagining it. While many owners expect horses to thrive on lush pasture and longer days, summer can actually be one of the most demanding times… Continue Reading →
Summer is prime time for horse shows, clinics, trail rides, and long training days. It’s also one of the most demanding seasons on your horse’s body. High temperatures, humidity, increased sweating, and frequent travel can all impact hydration, muscle recovery,… Continue Reading →
Equine gastric ulcers are one of the most common health concerns affecting horses of all ages and disciplines. From performance horses and racehorses to pleasure horses and retirees, ulcers can impact appetite, attitude, body condition, and overall performance. For years,… Continue Reading →
Long summer days might mean more time in the saddle, but for horses dealing with sweet itch, it can also mean relentless discomfort. Also known as summer itch or insect bite hypersensitivity, sweet itch is a seasonal battle that many… Continue Reading →
As summer heats up, keeping your horse cool and comfortable becomes essential, not just for performance but for overall well-being. Horses can struggle to regulate body temperature during hot and humid weather. Cold therapy helps reduce inflammation, support recovery after… Continue Reading →
When summer temperatures rise, many horse owners focus on keeping their horses cool and comfortable. But heat stress in horses is far more complex than simply overheating after exercise. It is a whole-body physiological challenge that can affect hydration, digestion,… Continue Reading →
The 2026 Triple Crown season has already delivered plenty of excitement, surprise finishes, and shifting storylines. Now, all eyes turn to the Belmont Stakes for the final chapter. From a historic Kentucky Derby win to a wide-open Preakness and a… Continue Reading →
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