Cheevas On The Rocks was diagnosed with intermittent dorsal displacement of the soft palate, aka DDSP. Fortunately her owner’s determination to keep her healthy has paid off.
Horse ownership looks different in every area and every region. That’s certainly been true for Horse Nation contributor Allie Carlson, who gives us a look at what horse ownership looks like in the last frontier: Alaska. (more…)
“You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” This may be true, but there are things you can do to encourage your horse to drink. Read what veterinarian Joyce Harman has to say on the topic. (more…)
Even though we can see the light at the end of the tunnel as spring draws near, many of us in the Northern Hemisphere are still gripped in the clutches of winter. Want to make things a bit easier on yourself? Check out these winter must haves for your barn. (more…)
“I have only a few weeks’ worth of electrolyte supplement left in my bucket. With fall and winter approaching, do I need to order more and continue feeding year-round? I ride my gelding in the off-season, but ask nothing strenuous of him, usually just quiet hacking a couple times a week.” (more…)
“How can good horsemen support good horsemen, no matter the discipline? What ideas can we pull from each other in the intersection of our disciplines to create something innovative, approach a challenge with a new perspective, or to just re-energize our work?” (more…)
“We’re all in this for the journey. And hell, good stories are made more from the rough trails and comedy of the challenges than from the easy wins and smoothly paved roads.” (more…)
Leading wild horse advocacy groups have sent aletterto New Mexico congresswoman Deb Haaland requesting that she direct the BLM to stop pursuing dangerous surgical sterilizations on wild horses. (more…)
Are you looking to improve your riding? Consider trying pilates. It can make a big difference in the quality of your riding by improving your posture, which prevents pain and soreness and develops a healthy relationship with your horse. (more…)
Hey there, sports fans! The Retired Racehorse Project’s Sire Madness, presented by Surfside Stables, LLC, is back for 2021, but this year there are two ways to play. (more…)
Kissing spines is a condition that affects an estimated 40% of horses, and diagnosing it can be difficult. At one time, the diagnosis was considered career ending, but great strides have been made in digital imaging and surgical and medical treatments. Take a dive into the science! (more…)
Losing a beloved pet isn’t easy; never is that more true than when that pet is your heart horse. Today, SmartPaker Riley O’Neal discusses what it means to have a heart horse as well the pain of having to let it go. (more…)
Keeping your horse’s gut healthy is key to maintaining your horse’s overall health. Follow these simple steps to a healthy gut (and a happy horse!). (more…)
Most of us are excellent at measuring success with our quantifiable accomplishments, but what about the more elusive qualitative aspect? In this week’s Best of Jumper Nation, Gillian Warner elaborates on how she’s added to her definition of success. (more…)
