Spring has sprung!…but does your horse have their spring vaccines? The warmer weather probably has you thinking of trail rides with friends or the horse show coming up. Before you head out, make sure your horse is up to date… Continue Reading →
As horse show competitors, we always try to ensure our horses are in tip-top shape while still following our organization’s guidelines for health, safety, and fairness. Foran has tried to make that easier. Since 1972, Foran Equine has provided high-quality… Continue Reading →
When it gets wet and muddy outside, the chance that your horse will develop pastern dermatitis – commonly called scratches, but also known as greasy heel, swamp fever, dew poisoning, or mud rash – increases dramatically. At the least, pastern… Continue Reading →
After the 5 AM flat school, multiple warm-up jumps, and an entire division or two, you and your horse are exhausted. But like a human athlete, horses do their best with proper warm-up and cool-down routines. Before you jump into your… Continue Reading →
The New Year is here! Let’s put our best foot forward and try to make this the best year for you and your horse. 1. More Time Riding It is hard to balance life’s responsibilities and still make time to… Continue Reading →
The sun goes down early, the grass has lost its color, and, as you know, the snow is just around the corner. Meaning fireplaces, hot chocolate, and evenings stuck inside with or without a COVID-19 vaccine. But it also means… Continue Reading →
When considering our diets as humans, we know certain foods give us the nutrients we need to live a happy and healthy lifestyle. We can add fruits and vegetables when we need essential greens, drink more water for hydration, and… Continue Reading →
Do you really know what ingredients are in the treats you feed your horse? Horse owners have been known to feed their horses snacks ranging from chips and cookies to candy bars and gummies! While it seems like a “treat”… Continue Reading →
When your horse experiences any form of environmental changes, incidents like colic and diarrhea can occur. Colic and diarrhea are typical responses from an upset digestive or intestinal system. Environmental changes can come with shifting routines, traveling to a new… Continue Reading →
When horses frequently encounter high-stress situations, their bodies are more likely to produce negative responses. Events like competition, frequent travel, and new environments can cause general wear and tear on the gastric system of your horse. As a result, horses… Continue Reading →
Horse gymnastics exercises are a necessary evil for any show jumper. We spend most of our time jumping gymnastics when riding at home, rather than practicing full jump courses. Every week we set up a different gymnastic and ride the horses… Continue Reading →
It’s no secret that springtime brings out the best in your horse. Warmer temperatures mean greener grass, extra time in the pasture, and ideal riding weather. However, the spring also brings out less appealing things, like flies and allergies. Instead of… Continue Reading →
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