"Spring time is vaccination time." Begin your riding or driving schedule slowly if your horse (and perhaps yourself) has been idle over the winter months. Horses that haven't shed out their long winter coats will heat up faster when working...
"As is always the case, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Contusions occur quite often in horses and generally speaking do not cause overwhelming concern. Bruises, swollen elbows, capped hocks or lumps, and other kinds of...
"Know how much digestible fiber and energy your horses will need -- then find hay that will provide it." Horse owners and hay producers don't always agree on how to identify safe good-quality horse hay. Here is a list of...
"An untrained horse is not only hard to manage but can do more harm than good." Accidents happen - that is a fact of life when you engage in any risky activity. An untrained horse is not only hard to...
"By the time you recognize any noticeable signs of dental pain, the horse has probably been miserable for some time." Dental problems are all too common in horses. However, by the time you recognize any noticeable signs of dental pain,...
"Examinations by a veterinarian are crucial to determining the extent of the injury and how well it is healing." The words suspensory ligament injury is sure to startle even the most seasoned horse owner. To the horse owner these words...
Learn about internal parasites in horses » “Proper management entails not putting too many horses on too little land, rotating pastures if possible, and removing feces regularly.” Equimax® Paste Provides safe, broad-range parasite control, including tapeworms and bots. Shop now...
"Although it may sound trite, it is essential to know what it is you are wanting from your horse." By learning to recognize and understand your horse's expressions you can more easily identify when it is appropriate to move your...
"Most horses, even fairly active ones, don't need the extra calories found in grains." Base Your Horse's Diet on Grass and HayA horse's digestive system is made to process large quantities of grass which is high in fiber and water....
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