The choice between grass hay and legume hay depends on your horse and his needs. This article highlights the benefits of both and which one you should pick.
Obesity and overweight horses are becoming increasingly common, with some studies reporting that more than 50 per cent of horses today are overweight.
Practicing the following steps with a variety of tasty treats rather than the oral medications will quickly help turn the process into a positive experience
This article is intended to help readers administer the eye medication, or medications, veterinarians may recommend in order to help their horse.
Could your horse benefit from a visit to the equine chiropractor? Find out which issues chiropractic therapy could potentially help.
In this article, we will look at the different types of fat found in the equine diet, paying attention to fatty acids, which animals cannot synthesize.
There are times when feeding good quality hay is not practical or possible. In these situations, alternatives like hay cubes or haylage may be considered.
The two most common reasons why horses cough are respiratory infection and recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), also known as heaves.
At some point, you have probably experienced one of the moments all equestrians fear most: that day when truck and trailer are packed and ready but the one thing missing for the adventure is your horse. You’ve probably been engaged …
Have you ever needed a bucket of grain to distract your horse from his buddies as you slip on his halter? Perhaps you’ve stood at the edge of a field you would like to gallop through but are unable to …
Have you ever witnessed the effortless grace with which some horses are able to carry their riders? It’s as though both parties are so in tune with one another that they simply glide from one manoeuvre to another.
To be …
The reality is that regardless of how relaxing trail riding sounds, most of us have at least one harrowing tale we like to share involving time spent away from the arena. Perhaps your story involves an uneventful ride that suddenly …
Have you ever wondered why some of the world’s top equestrians often use a lot more equipment than just a saddle and a simple snaffle? Whether it’s at the Olympics, the World Equestrian Games or even a local event, you …
In this article, trainer and clinician Josh Nichol offers some training suggestions on how to improve straightness while in the saddle.
In dressage terms, impulsion usually refers to the forward driving power of the hindquarters. Reiners know impulsion is about responsive forwardness.
