These articles explore various health issues common in performance horses as well as give advice on how to ensure your horse stays sound and healthy into his golden years. These in-depth articles are a great resource to learn more about horse management with a practical, easy-to-understand tone.
None of the advice in these articles is meant as a substitute for proper veterinary advice and care. These articles are merely providing an overview of common issues and causes for you to explore with the help of qualified professionals.
All too often I see people locking their horses in stalls with blankets and boots and everything short of bubble wrap. They won’t turn their horse out with a buddy for fear of injury and avoid even individual turnout in the winter. These horses remain clean and free from injury, Read more
When I hear about a horse with behavioral or training issues the first thing I ask about is the horse’s environment. Although the behavior certainly requires some training to correct, the first step in any problem solving is to determine the cause. Nine times out of ten I find the Read more
I will admit, I was a little bit leary when I first heard about massage for horses. I mean, I’d never had a massage, why would I pay to have my horse massaged? However, I started to become more interested in massage as part of my journey with my chronically Read more