health

Performance horses experience a lot of wear and tear on their joints. Even carrying a rider on a trail ride for several hours can add considerable pressure. It’s important that you’re proactive in the health of your horse’s joints. Learn how to keep them sound and healthy for a long riding career! 1. Nutrition is...

Without a doubt, keeping your horse in a stall can be helpful. There are times when the weather is awful, an injury requires confinement, and turnout space is limited. However, horses kept in stalls for long periods of time can begin to show physical and mental distress. Living in a 12 by 12 box is...

Diatomaceous earth, commonly referred to as DE, is growing in popularity among horse owners. This food grade powder is a natural alternative to traditional pest control. DE consists of the fossilized remains of diatoms, a microscopic sea organism. Your horse can experience internal and external benefits, such as a shinier coat and bone health. Check out more of...

Horses don’t lie! They put their feelings right out in the open, but you have to be able to recognize what they’re saying. A happy horse will express itself through body language and behavior in the field or when interacting. It isn’t too hard to understand when you know what the signs are. Signs of...

Your horse’s comfort is probably one of your top priorities. Rubber stall mats not only help to make the time a horse spends indoors more comfortable, but they also have some surprising health benefits compared to alternatives. Once you use stall mats, you’re likely to never go back to dirt, concrete, sand, or clay. 1....

Many people assume that weeds are something you don’t want in your horse fields. While it is true that you don’t want pastures overrun with them, there are quite a few weeds that are actually healthy for your horse. What’s most important, is that you identify good verses toxic plants. You should know what your...

Infectious diseases could be lurking nearby ready to strike your horse down. As horse owners, you need to get the latest updates and find out what your horse is at risk for. Take your research a step further and learn how these diseases are spread and what you can do to prevent them. These top...

There’s nothing pleasant about a nasty wound on your horse! What’s even more stressful, is the frightening task of helping it heal correctly. With a range of products on the market, it can be hard to decide what is best for your equine companion. If you’re one of the many who like to treat your...