While we cannot change a horse’s basic bone structure or the length and shape of the bones in their skeleton, we can affect the development of muscles and the horse’s basic posture. Julie Weisz describes the importance of posture in developing the horse.
Researchers from around the world will be meeting to discuss one of the major breakthroughs of the 20th century and where it’s headed in the 21st. And you’re invited!
Reader Alyssa Knee shares the details of an unusual equine condition called lordosis, how it affects horses such as her own warmblood Spike and considerations for working with these horses.
Dr. Joyce Harman of Harmany Equine discusses complementary approaches to treating equine skin conditions and diseases, from itchiness to severe reactions.
Electrolytes are often touted as a necessity, especially during the summer months. How critical are they for your horse’s health? Cavalor explains in this comprehensive article.
Seana Adamson is back with the latest installment of her rehabilitation adventures from her young horse’s major injury, describing a common fear: how to ride a powder-keg that feels ready to explode.
Dr. Joyce Harman presents a four-part series to help horse owners better understand the increasingly-common but often misunderstood Lyme disease. In Part I, she introduces us to the basics.
This game-changing system, developed by researchers, veterinarians and engineers in Saskatchewan, provides both mobility and support for traumatic injuries such as fractured legs.
SmartPak’s educational “Ask the Vet” series is back to answer all of your burning equine questions! Today, SmartPaker Sarah and Dr. Lydia Gray discuss kissing spine, over and underweight horses, abscesses and more.
Seana Adamson is chronicling the rehabilitation of her rowdy young horse Eragon after a major injury. After a long writing hiatus, during which Seana and Eragon handwalked many miles, Seana is back with an update!
This week’s topics: how to prevent thrush in the spring, anemia in horses, what to have in your equine first aid kit, treatment for a horse with ulcers, and how to keep weight off an easy keeper.
No matter what that groundhog said, there’s still plenty of winter left! Dr. Joyce Harman of Harmany Equine offers expert advice on keeping your horse at his prime over the winter months.
A feed recall from Western Milling in Goshen, California came too late for Black Fence Farm, where five horses have already died from eating grain tainted with monensin.
