As we reach the middle of the winter season, relentlessly cold weather can prevent us from full-body bathing and giving our horse’s coat the attention it needs. Much like human skin, horses coats become dry in the winter and need extra nourishment from shampoo and conditioner.
Behavioral issues in horses, particularly those actively competing, can be difficult to manage. Aggression, sullenness, and agitation affect your horse’s attitude and performance and can often be the result of hormonal imbalances. Whether you have a mare, gelding, or stallion that could benefit from hormonal supplementation, Perfect Products has developed Perfect Harmony EQ to help support healthy hormonal function and curtail hormone-related problem behaviors.
Keep calm and carry on… with the right calmers for your horse! Competitions and travel can be stressful for even the most stoic horses. Loud noises, weather changes, rider nerves, and other factors can distract your horse from his job, making him jumpy or nervous when you are trying to perform in the show ring.
They send hundreds of these horses through a training program to learn both flatwork and jumping skills. I had the good fortune to see how they train their 3 and 4-year-old warmbloods how to jump.
With winter (blanketing season) in full swing, many people start to worry about their horse developing uncomfortable blanket rubs. Chafing along the withers and across the chest can leave painful and unsightly rubs on your horse’s skin. This can be… Continue Reading →
Do you ever tire of adding powder supplements to your horse’s daily servings of grain? Are unpalatable powder supplements causing your horse to refuse grain? Do you have concerns that all that pricey powder is going to waste? Equithrive, the… Continue Reading →
In search of an affordable holiday gift or stocking stuffer for your favorite equestrian? Finding a fun, inexpensive gift that’s still useful can be a difficult task, especially when shopping for a rider. Clothes and tack are hard if you… Continue Reading →
Winter Circuit is coming…Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned veteran to the Florida scene, getting ready for the winter circuit can be a challenge. If you are one of the lucky riders, grooms, or trainers migrating south to compete, we put together some tips for preparing for the long months ahead!
Whether it be the animals we serve or their human counterparts, FarmVet has always strived to improve our pharmaceutical practices when it comes to the scope of our prescription offerings and their environmental impact on the end user. In light… Continue Reading →
The Deluxe Equine Slipper is a must-have accessory as we head into the winter months. Many horse owners are making the decision to pull their horse’s shoes when the cold arrives.
Pole exercises are a very effective yet simple way to help train any horse. A pole exercise is when one or multiple poles are laid out on the ground, usually making one or more box shapes. The horse can do… Continue Reading →
I’ve been fortunate enough to compete at shows all across the Southeast over the past few years. Each of these shows has their own unique feels; different stabling arrangements, different show ground sizes, different class offerings, different exhibitor’s events, and different towns to explore.
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