Get the full recap of the Florida Derby with Dr. Gregory Beroza, aka HorseDoc ‘Talking Horses.’ Also, don’t miss out on the great discussion of what this means for the upcoming Kentucky Derby (more…)
“The combination of older veterinarians leaving the field, current equine veterinarians leaving for better pay … and fewer numbers of veterinary students choosing equine as their … field of specialty has seriously affected the availability of … care for horses…”
Getting great movement from your horse requires the combination of a number of elements, but hind end engagement is one of the key factors. Without it, impulsion is nearly impossible. Read on for a great exercise to get your horse to engage his hind end: (more…)
“If you want to succeed, it’s so important to be present and as stable as you can be for your horse, which is why I came up with … four areas of your life that you can focus on to help rein in the wild beast of your routine.”
Since spring has officially sprung, many people are wondering about pasture changes and how that can affect feeding your horse. In this classic Ask the Vet video, Dr. Lydia Gray addresses spring feeding needs. (more…)
A horse’s nutritional needs change as they age. Consuming, digesting and absorbing enough calories and nutrients becomes more difficult for the senior horse. Here are some tips on feeding the senior horse:
Experience the behind-the-scenes makings of a historic event at the National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida with Dr. Gregory Beroza, aka HorseDoc ‘Talking Horses.’ (more…)
In this excerpt from her book Riders of a Certain Age, journalist and horsewoman Fran Severn talks about what older horse lovers need to consider when making horses a part of their lives for the first time…or for the first time in a long time.
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March is Brain Injury Awareness month. In recognition of this, we encourage everyone to wear a helmet when they ride. But to be honest, there are a lot of helmets on the market and a variety of shapes and sizes. So which one do you need? (more…)
Getting a picky eater to actually eat their food — let alone their supplements! — can be frustrating. Here’s a quick tip from our friends at Kentucky Performance Products to help you get your picky eater munching away. (more…)
This amazing estate boasts over 365 acres in Cimarrones Limón, the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. With two fully furnished homes and some pretty freaking amazing views, and stables with a lot of potential, this is one you won’t want to miss. (more…)
Today, Candace introduces Max, a talented Irish Sport Horse with a propensity for drama. She shares her observations from watching Victoria Teuton work on Max’s confidence, calm and patience. (more…)