Horse Flies With These 6 Methods

You can relax in the saddle while enjoying a ride on your horse on a sunny day. A horse suddenly flies onto your horse’s back. The horse wags his tail,…

4 Signs of a Happy Horse

You love your horse, and you do all that you can to ensure his health. Horse happiness is equally important to horse health. Robin Foster PhD is a certified equine behaviourist who…

Ensure Your Horse’s Dental Health

“Could dental pain be the cause of your horse’s behavior problems?” asked Jeff Hall DVM, senior veterinarian for Zoetis. A study published in the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science found a link…

Hoof Care Lifelong Horse Farrier

John McGuire, a long-time horse farrier, located in Oklahoma, was our guest to talk about hoof care and share some insider tips. John, you are a horseman. Tell us more!…

5 Fall Favorites for Horsemen

It’s been a hot, long summer, no matter where you live in the country. Horses that have been able to count white lines all season on the interstate are the…

Help Your Horse Breathe Easy

A horse that cannot properly breathe can experience a dramatic decrease in performance. Events that require speedy bursts of speed use large quantities of oxygen. Both allergies and exercise-induced lung…

Arthritis in Horses

Tiz Cha Cha Cha, a Thoroughbred mare, has never travelled to the left. She would get aggressive when competing in dressage, frame or jumping. She would twirl her head and…

The Risks and Signs of Ulcers in Horses

The statistics on ulcers are alarming. Nelda said that ulcers are a common problem in horses who come off the track. Nelda said that Kentucky-bred Bluegrass Bronco, a warhorse with…

Colic in Horses

Colic can be fatal and should be a concern for horse owners. Colic can be as severe as simple abdominal pain or life-threatening and sometimes require surgical treatment. According to…