Shipping fever is the common name for pneumonia associated with transport or travel, caused by either a viral or bacterial respiratory tract infection.
Our horses are surrounded by toxic plants. The good news is they tend to avoid them, provided there is enough decent food around to eat.
This article highlights the research behind equine asthma, how to manage the many diseases that fall under this category, and how to cope.
Horses are evolutionarily designed to avoid confrontation and embrace affiliation in order to reap the most benefit from living within a group.
What a year it was in 2016 for Thoroughbred trainer Norm McKnight who set a personal record for wins. Find out more in this article.
This article highlights the condition known as pericarditis, an inflammation of the pericardium (the sac that surrounds the heart).
In this article professional freelance groomer Amanda Geerlinks helps us take grooming to the next level while keeping the horse’s comfort front of mind.
Andy Spencer says every day is a happy day for his daughter with special needs, 10-year-old Cora, a rider at Guelph, Ontario’s Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre.
Instructor Tiffany Mast describes Cora Spencer as “fun, outgoing and energetic,” while …
Andrea Harrison says she never set out to be a horse “rescuer,” and yet, her home has become a safe haven for several horses in need of sanctuary.
With such a dizzying array of shapes, materials, colours and patterns, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start when choosing a saddle pad.
In order to fix resistance issues in your horse, you must become a detective, in order to discover the cause of the problem.
In my physiotherapy practice, I work with many people who have shoulder problems. The shoulder is a very flexible joint, which relies on the muscles around it for stability. If these muscles are not operating correctly, postural problems and shoulder …
The following exercise has been designed to boost the confidence between horse and rider. It will help you with executing manoeuvres in a soft, focused way.
A pressure bandage can help stem the flow of blood from a wound. This is especially critical for cuts involving arterial bleeding.
In addition to providing ample nutrients for all horses, hay provides a horse with fibre, which is important for gastrointestinal health.
