It’s true that the higher protein and caloric content of alfalfa can be beneficial for certain horses, such as those that are growing, pregnant…
It’s true that the higher protein and caloric content of alfalfa can be beneficial for certain horses, such as those that are growing, pregnant…
When people speak of a horse’s heart, they’re not usually referring to the actual organ itself. If a horse has heart, we often mean…
Knowing your horse’s weight is important when designing a feeding program and also for administering supplements or medications such as bute, banamine, or dewormers….
I have a love-hate relationship with winter. There is something so peaceful about riding my horse in the snow. It’s also so nice to…
Often, riders focus on their horse’s nutrition but neglect their own. Your horse isn’t the only athlete in this partnership. If you want to…
Horses aren’t like us after all—needing a few meals a day to stay healthy. In fact, they digest food quite differently than we do….
The immune system is the primary defense mechanism against illness, not only for us, but for our horses, too. It’s an intricate network of…
The horse blankets are coming out! Many horse owners are pulling blankets out of storage and getting them ready for the cold days ahead….
Over the years, I’ve had horses experience gas colic on occasion, and what I’ve learned to associate this form of colic with is a…
Winter is nearly here! The temperatures will soon be plummeting and a blanket of snow laid on the ground. Some riders are lucky enough…