A lot of attention has been directed to bacterial endotoxins, MMP enzyme activators, and fructan or starch fermentation as factors in laminitis, but how much are they really involved? (more…)
Do you have 90 seconds 2x a week to spare? A correctly done plank can go a long way toward making you a stronger, more effective equestrian. Laura Crump Anderson of Hidden Heights Fitness shares some advice.
“Baby, I’m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake … I shake it off, I shake it off.” Okay, so maybe that’s not quite what’s going on with headshaking in horses. Find out what really seems to be the issue: (more…)
Having a hard keeping horse can be frustrating, and putting healthy weight on can be daunting. Here are some tips from our friends at Kentucky Performance Products that will help with spring feeding for the underweight horse: (more…)
Okay, okay. So maybe horse shows aren’t actually the fairest of them all, but … as my own children dip their toes in the world of horse showing, I’m appreciating the lessons they are getting on fairness, competition, and sportsmanship. (more…)
We all know our horses can pull some … creative tricks when it’s time for the farrier. But what if horses were people? In this classic video from SmartPak, Sara and Sarah imagine just that. (more…)
Even though it’s a dreaded task for most, there are times a horse really needs to load on a trailer — without drama, without fuss, and just because you asked. Here are six of those reasons. (more…)
Spring is here, which means it’s time to think about traveling with your horses. This series offers travel tips for horses. The second part offers tips about reducing your horse’s stress during travel. (more…)
In this excerpt from his memoir of being a horse-show dad, Chad Oldfather shares a moment of elation when his daughter’s Iowa-bred Quarter Horse won big. (more…)
“At the end of the day, SmartPak gets us because, in a way, they are us… They also want the best for their horses, and to have the privilege to spend as much time with them as possible.” Find out what makes SmartPak the company it is. (more…)
Spring is here, which means it’s time to think about traveling with your horses. This series offers travel tips for horses. The first part offers tips about planning ahead. (more…)
What happens to those 5* horses once they are no longer competitive in the upper levels? Some go on to become lower level professors. That’s exactly what Boyd Martin’s Rio Olympic partner, Blackfoot Mystery, is up to. (more…)
Even non-racing and non-horse fans know the names of famous racehorses — especially those who have won the Kentucky Derby. But what happens after a horse’s racing career is done? Learn what these famous horses went on to do. (more…)
