health

Buttercups appear harmless to most. Their delicate petals are a cheerful yellow color. Don’t let their pleasant appearance fool you though! They can be very toxic to horses, especially when eaten fresh and in large amounts. With symptoms varying from blisters in the mouth to colic and even seizures, buttercups are not to be ignored!...

Buttercups appear harmless to most. Their delicate petals are a cheerful yellow color. Don’t let their pleasant appearance fool you though! They can be very toxic to horses, especially when eaten fresh and in large amounts. With symptoms varying from blisters in the mouth to colic and even seizures, buttercups are not to be ignored!...

Your horse’s topline is the muscling over their neck, back, and hindquarters. Most riders specifically look at the back and loin area when evaluating it. A strong topline is ideal for a performance horse. It allows them to carry their rider with ease and perform strenuous exercise. Developing a horse’s back muscles can be challenging....

Spring is a beautiful time of year! Everything begins to bloom and grow. Your horse’s pasture is likely taking off right about now with green grass coming in and various flowers and weeds. Unfortunately, there are dangers lurking in their pasture and you must be aware of them. Some of them can make your horse...

Horses are athletes! They need to be fit for their sport. It would be unfair of you to ask your horse to do something that they haven’t been conditioned for. A proper fitness regime would allow them to build up strength, stamina, and flexibility. Ultimately, this will reduce their risk of injury. It’s important you...

Every good rider, trainer, and breeder knows how important their horse’s hocks are. Unfortunately, they can experience varies health conditions and abnormalities. Certain issues will leave the horse unsound or with “ugly” legs. Make sure to study up on these problems and how you can prevent them! Hock Problems There are other conditions that can...

You can save yourself a lot of headache by learning some health terms in the horse world. It will make communicating with your veterinarian and farrier so much easier! When they ask important questions, it’s essential you use the correct terms so they get a clear picture of what’s truly going on. This will also...

A choking horse is a scary sight! You may have heard about someone else’s horse choking, but until you experience it firsthand it’s hard to truly understand what it’s like. Some horses will panic! Others will stay calm, but show clear discomfort. While the signs are usually quite similar, all horses behave differently in the...