With smoke from fires on the west coast affecting people globally, knowing the best way for your horses to cope with it is key. Nan Meek and Kim Miller from Haygain offer these tips. (more…)
Bringing a horse into work requires careful consideration of biomechanics and how to introduce a workload properly. Here’s what Dr. Hilary Clayton had to say on the matter in an interview with Equine Guelph. (more…)
A new free webinar is launching this weekend to help keep horse owners informed. This week the topic is the back issues in performance horses with Dr. Kent Allen, DVM. Don’t miss it!
Foaling season is officially upon us, and this year there is an increase in reports of Nocardioform placentitis. University of Kentucky’s Department of Veterinary Science responds. (more…)
February is Equine Dental Health Awareness Month (yes, that’s a thing), so this is a great time to get a refresher on how dental health can affect your horse and remind you to have its teeth checked. (more…)
Tab Pigg, Certified Journeyman Farrier, Vettec, Inc., discusses how hoof hydration plays a role in hoof integrity — and what you and your farrier can do to maintain consistent hydration.
Wrapping polos correctly can be difficult, but if you choose to use them it’s imperative for the health of your horse’s legs that you wrap them correctly. We teamed up with Evention TV to bring you this polo wrapping tutorial.
Did your horse just take a wrong step or is he off? If he is off, is it in the hoof or up higher? These are the questions that keep us up at night. Horse Nation and Evention TV can help!
“Whether you are a casual rider or a performance rider, having your horse support its own weight and yours correctly is imperative.” A properly developed topline does just that — it helps your horse carry you on trails, around barrels and over jumps. Here are tips for helping you build your horse’s topline. (more…)
As we head into the weekend, your horse’s wellness is on our mind. This Friday, we’re focusing on how to recognize your horse may be in need of body work. (more…)
