If you are in this drought and your horses are on grass there are some things to consider. Grass that is trying to […]
Using a Track as Part of Rehab
Track systems have become more and more popular since the concept was conceived across the pond in response to obese horses becoming a […]
“My Horse Gets Footy Every Fall”
“getting footy” is an old label for spring or fall time lameness. What is actually going on here is the very first stage […]
Grippy Shoes Can Take a Toll
Borium shoes or “road shoes” or “drill techs” (whatever extra grippy application is used in your area) are routinely considered a terrible thing […]
More Whoa than Go, No Work Ethic
“More whoa then go, has no work ethic, she will make you earn a trot, cantering is something that is really hard from […]
Let’s Talk Polls-the Non-Political kind
Let’s talk polls. (Hint-not a political reading) The poll is the area where the bridle or halter sits, right behind the ears. Head […]
Is Your Horse Light on Their Front Feet?
What can prompt a horse to rear? (If you’ve ever had a horse with a rearing problem we’d sure find it interesting to […]
But Do You Know About Methionine?
Methionine is not very talked about in the horse world but it’s important and it should be. In nature horses get adequate methionine […]
A Ready Potato
Here’s a news flash. Your style of riding may actually manifest the behavior in your horse that worries you the most. I did […]
Appetites Can be BIG on a BIG Horse
Something many horse people do not realize is The big ones often cannot get by on a few lbs (or even 5-6lbs) of […]

