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Clipping Horses for Beginners
Clipping Horses for Beginners: Benefits, Types of Clips & How-To Guide Jaime Thomas, B.Sc. | March 18, 2024 | Care & Management

Clipping a horse’s coat is often messy and time-consuming. It can also be stressful for both horses and humans. With the right approach, clipping your horse doesn't have to be a dreaded chore. Cl...

Chiropractic Care for Horses
Chiropractic Care in Horses: Benefits of Joint Mobilization & Manipulation Dr. Madison Ricard, DVM, DACVP | March 10, 2024 | Care & Management, Conditions, Horse Health

Chiropractic care for horses is a form of manual therapy commonly used in veterinary treatment protocols for lameness. Chiropractic treatment focuses on joint mobilization and manipulation to reduce p...

Massage Therapy for Horses
Massage Therapy in Horses: Benefits, Techniques & Trigger Points Dr. Madison Ricard, DVM, DACVP | February 21, 2024 | Care & Management, Horse Health

Equine massage therapy is a bodywork modality that involves the systematic manual manipulation of a horse’s muscles and soft tissues to alleviate muscle tension and promote overall well-being. It’...

Exertional Rhabdomyolysis in Horses
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis in Horses: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Camryn McNeill, B.B.R.M. | February 9, 2024 | Care & Management, Conditions, Performance

Exertional Rhabdomyolysis (ER), commonly known as tying-up or azoturia, is an exercise-induced condition in horses characterized by the excessive breakdown of muscle tissue. This results in muscle spa...

Shelter for Horses
Guide to Shelter for Horses: Design of Sheds and Stalls Dr. Christine Latham, Ph.D. | February 5, 2024 | Care & Management, Horse Health

Choosing the best configuration of shelter in your horse’s pasture is one of the most important aspects of horse management. Most horses seek shelter at some point during the day, whether from cold ...

Manure Management for Horse Farms
Manure Management Strategies for Horse Farms Jaime Thomas, B.Sc. | February 9, 2024 | Care & Management

Managing manure is an inevitable aspect of equine stable maintenance and requires careful consideration. A successful manure management program will depend on multiple factors including the number of ...

How to Reduce Swelling in Your Horses Legs
9 Ways to Reduce Swelling in Your Horse’s Legs – [How-To Guide] Casie Bazay, BS, NBCAAM | March 14, 2024 | Care & Management

Looking for ways to reduce swelling in your horse's legs? Several factors can lead to leg swelling in horses, ranging from mild conditions such as "stocking up" to more severe issues such as celluliti...

Shockwave Therapy for Horses
Shockwave Therapy in Horses: Uses, Benefits & Side Effects Dr. Madison Ricard, DVM, DACVP | February 2, 2024 | Care & Management, Horse Health, Performance

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a common treatment modality offered by many veterinarians for treating lameness cases. Most veterinarians use this treatment for arthritis cases and ligament...

Yearling Horse
How to Feed a Yearling Horse: 7-Step Nutrition Guide Dr. Christine Latham, Ph.D. | January 17, 2024 | Care & Management, Foals, Horse Health, Nutrition

A balanced feeding program is key for yearling horses, as it sets the foundation for their growth and development into adulthood. Yearlings are transitioning from foals to young horses, and their nutr...

Moody Mare Temperament
Moody Mare Behavior: Common Myths, Signs & Management Jaime Thomas, B.Sc. | February 14, 2024 | Care & Management

Moodiness in mares has long been a topic of discussion among horse owners, often leading to misconceptions about their behavior. Scientific research has shed light on the true causes behind moody mare...

Heart Rate Monitors for Horses
How to Use a Heart-Rate Monitor for Your Horse – [Top 5 Benefits] Linaya Pot, MSc | December 6, 2023 | Care & Management, Performance, Training

Heart rate monitors are an emerging tool in horse sports, helping to optimize training and enhance fitness. Widely used by human athletes, equine-specific devices are now increasingly accessible to ri...

Feeding your Hard Keeper Horse [8-Step Guide] Haley Scofield, B.Sc., M.Sc. | March 12, 2024 | Care & Management, Horse Health, Nutrition

Have you ever struggled with a horse that has a difficult time maintaining their body condition? For horse owners, the term "hard keeper" is more than just a casual phrase, it's a familiar and often p...

Feeding Beet Pulp to Horses
Beet Pulp for Horses: Benefits, Nutrition & Feeding Guide Dr. Christine Latham, Ph.D. | March 15, 2024 | Care & Management, Nutrition

Beet pulp is a mainstay of many feeding programs for horses. This highly digestible feed is a good source of soluble fiber that supports hindgut function and helps meet energy requirements. Beet pulp ...

Wound Care for Horses
Wound Care for Horses: First Aid & Treatment Casie Bazay, BS, NBCAAM | November 13, 2023 | Care & Management

Horse wounds can be alarming to deal with, especially when horses experience severe cuts or lacerations. Research indicates that wounds are the second most common emergency issue in equine care. Horse...

Top 101 Horse Podcasts
101 Best Horse Podcasts for Equestrians & Horse Owners – [List] Caroline Cochran, BSc. | October 26, 2023 | Care & Management

Want an easy and convenient way to learn more about horses? Nothing is better than a podcast for immersing yourself in equine education while you’re on the go. Hundreds of free horse podcasts are av...

How to Get Dapples on Your Horse
How to Get Dapples on Your Horse – [Causes of Dappling] Casie Bazay, BS, NBCAAM | December 13, 2023 | Care & Management

Dapples, the fascinating spots that add a unique pattern to a horse’s coat, have long captured the attention of equestrians, breeders, and horse owners. Dapples are rounded areas on a horse’s hair...

Fescue Toxicity in Horses
Fescue Toxicosis in Horses: Signs, Causes, Treatment & Prevention Dr. Madison Ricard, DVM, DACVP | October 24, 2023 | Care & Management, Conditions

Fescue toxicosis in horses results from ingestion of fescue grass contaminated with the fungus Neotyphodium coenophialum. The fungus produces ergot alkaloid toxins which cause changes in hormone conce...

Moving Horse to New Barn
Moving your Horse to a New Barn – [Owners Guide] Jaime Thomas, B.Sc. | October 24, 2023 | Care & Management

Moving a horse to a new barn or facility requires careful planning and consideration. Horses are sensitive animals and are prone to experiencing stress when relocating to a new environment or joining ...

Proud Flesh in Horses
Proud Flesh in Horses: Causes, Treatment & Prevention Jaime Thomas, B.Sc. | October 24, 2023 | Care & Management

Proud flesh, also known as granulation tissue, is a type of healing tissue in horses that forms naturally as part of the wound repair process. This tissue aids in wound healing by closing the gap betw...

Pregnancy Loss and Miscarriage in Horses
Abortion in Horses: Causes of Pregnancy Loss in Mares Dr. Madison Ricard, DVM, DACVP | March 28, 2024 | Breeding, Care & Management, Conditions

Equine abortion and stillbirth refer to delivery of a non-viable fetus or foal. Most causes of abortion and stillbirth do not affect the mare’s future fertility; however, the loss of the foal can ca...

Keeping Horses Healthy While on Stall Rest
11 Tips to Keep Your Horse Healthy While on Stall Rest Casie Bazay, BS, NBCAAM | March 14, 2024 | Care & Management

Full-time stall confinement isn’t good for a horse’s physical or mental welfare. Horses are social animals who, in the wild, move long distances and eat small, frequent meals all day long. Many do...

Air Quality in Horse Barns
Air Quality in Horse Barns: Respiratory Health, Dust & Ventilation Casie Bazay, BS, NBCAAM | December 29, 2023 | Care & Management

Respiratory problems are a common occurrence in horses, sometimes they occur in acute (short-term) bouts or can be chronic illnesses. Some respiratory diseases are communicable to other horses, while ...

Long Haul Trailering a Horse
Long Distance Travel with Horses: [Long Haul Trailering Guide] Kelly Hebner, BSc (Kin), MSc | March 25, 2024 | Care & Management

Shipping horses over long distances can be a daunting but rewarding undertaking. Many breeders, trainers, exporters and equestrians eventually find themselves needing to transport a horse over a long ...

How to Make Horse's Coat Shine
How to Make Your Horse’s Coat Shine [Nutrition & Grooming Guide] Caroline Cochran, BSc. | February 14, 2024 | Care & Management

External shine is a reflection of internal health. So if you want your horse to have a gleaming, glossy coat, you'll have to start from the inside out. Quality grooming and care have a significant imp...

Emergency & Disaster Preparedness for Horses
Emergency Preparedness for Horse Owners – [Disaster Planning] Caroline Cochran, BSc. | December 13, 2023 | Care & Management

No horse owner wants to face the impossible decision of leaving their animal behind in an emergency. While natural disasters can be unpredictable, an emergency preparedness checklist can help horse ow...

Skin Problems in Horses
Skin Irritations in Horses: Hives, Infections, Allergies & Hair Loss Caroline Cochran, BSc. | March 28, 2024 | Care & Management, Horse Health

Strange lumps, itching, bald spots, redness, skin flaking, and scruffy patches are common signs of skin problems in horses. While most equine skin irritations don’t present serious health risks, per...

Slow Feeders for Horses
Slow Feeders for Horses: Benefits & Best Way to Use Casie Bazay, BS, NBCAAM | February 14, 2024 | Care & Management

In recent decades, slow feeding has gained popularity with horse owners. Slow feeders are nets or solid feeders with small to medium-sized openings for hay access. Their purpose is to slow down the r...

How to Trailer a Horse Tips
13 Tips for Trailering Your Horse [A How-To Guide] Caroline Cochran, BSc. | February 24, 2024 | Care & Management

Whether you are a seasoned equestrian or a new horse owner, trailering your horse can be a daunting task but does not have to be uncomfortable for you or your horse. Many factors influence equine welf...

Which Vaccines Does My Horse Need
Vaccination Guide for Horses: Schedule & List of Equine Vaccines Keisha Heeringa, BSc, MSc | March 27, 2024 | Care & Management

Staying up-to-date with required vaccines is important to keep your horse healthy and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Vaccines have been developed for 14 major equine diseases, including St...

Turnout for Horses
Guide to Turnout for Horses: Benefits, Safety & Schedules Caroline Cochran, BSc. | January 20, 2024 | Care & Management

Modern domestic horses have very different lifestyles than their wild ancestors. While keeping horses in stalls is convenient for humans, confinement can be detrimental for animals who evolved to graz...