Whenever your veterinarian does a physical exam, they will listen to your horse’s gut sounds. But do you know what to listen for? Find out more here: (more…)
There are number of alternative equine healing therapies. When deciding whether or not one is right for you, it’s important to understand what each can do and its focus. Here’s more information on seven of the more popular alternative treatment modalities: (more…)
Our friends at SmartPak have launched a new campaign that is all about our passion surrounding our horses. The get us because they are us. Check it out: (more…)
There’s nothing more stunning than a horse with a shining, beautiful coat. Let’s get real. We all like it when our horses glow in the dark. So how do we make it happen? Some of this is genetic, but nutrition also is key. (more…)
Horses are great healers — in so many ways. Step inside an equine facilitated therapy program that helps people overcome a number of mental health roadblocks with this documentary feature: (more…)
The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) announced today that 512 trainers have been accepted to the 2023 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America. Read on to learn more: (more…)
“Lesson riders are the obvious second class citizens of any elite barn and it is made clear to us both in subtle and very obvious ways.” This reader submission discusses the hierarchy in riding and makes clear the barriers to entry in our sport. (more…)
“I justify this ‘collection’ by repeating things to myself like, ‘it could be worse, I could have a gambling problem,’ and ‘one more saddle pad won’t hurt anybody.'” (more…)
Like humans, many horses develop starch and sugar sensitivities, but they can lead full and happy lives. Check out these tips on feeding the starch and sugar sensitive horse: (more…)
In this excerpt from Shoeing the Modern Horse by Steven Kraus, CJF, and Katie Navarra, the head of Farrier Services at Cornell University explains one of the ways things can go wrong when you hire a farrier, and what to watch for to keep your horse sound.
For those who are lucky enough to live in dry climates — or even cold climates at this point — thrush isn’t that much of a concern right now. But for those of us in the throes of mud season, it’s a constant concern. (more…)
What’s your content creation strategy? Do you have a bank full of photos and videos for your equine business? Or are you constantly scrambling to create high-quality content? (more…)
The American Quarter Horse Association has released its 2023 Stud Book and Registration Committee Agenda items. One item on the agenda has garnered quite a bit of social media attention. Kayla Zielke weighs in on the proposed item: (more…)
