myths

Don’t believe everything you hear, especially when it comes to feeding your horse. Proper nutrition is so important! Old wives’ tales should be taken lightly. Your veterinarian and equine nutritionist should be who you go to when creating a diet for your horse. Myths circulate quickly and can get out of control. It’s time to...

Let’s bust some winter hoof care myths. This inaccurate information has been circulating for far too long! You may have heard it from your barn buddy or neighbor, but that doesn’t make it a fact. Your horse and farrier will be much happier if you know the facts! Hoof Care Myths #1 You should automatically...

Grooming myths have been circulating the industry for decades it seems. Everyone has advice and tricks they love to share. Sometimes, their tips aren’t true or helpful at all. These myths get passed down without a second thought. Let’s clean out the grooming tote! Popular Grooming Myths A shiny horse is healthy, while a dull...

It’s time to bust some horse myths that have been floating around the industry for far too long! It’s likely you’ve heard these statements made a time or two from a friend, stranger, or even trainer. These myths are easy to believe, so don’t be tricked! Horse Myths Horse hooves are solid. – Nope, they...

An off-the-track Thoroughbred is a former racehorse. Many go on to have successful second careers after racing. Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths out there about these magnificent horses. They’re often stereotyped and misunderstood. It’s time to clear the air! Off-The-Track Thoroughbred Myths 1. All OTTBs have soundness issues: False! Many circulate the myth...

It can be hard to explain the sport of horseback riding to non-equestrians. So many myths have been created. Forget the stereotypes and proceed with an open mind! Don’t believe these MYTHS! Horseback riding isn’t exercise. Any real rider knows this is a myth! In fact, you can burn quite a bit of calories from...

Feeding alfalfa is often misunderstood. There are a lot of myths circulating this nutritious forage. In fact, it’s much more nutrient-dense than most other grass hays. This makes it the perfect option for certain horses. Alfalfa is usually very green and has a potent smell. It’s hard to find a horse who doesn’t enjoy eating...

How much do you really know about horses? It seems that over time many equestrians have passed down false information. These misconceptions have been told so many times that it’s hard to believe they’re not true. Time to clear up things… get the facts! 1. Hot and cold-blooded horses have different body temperatures. These traits...