Traveling is harder on your horse than you think. Tired, stressed horses are more likely to hurt themselves in the...
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Click here to download a free copy of the horse body condition score sheet. Horse body condition scoring is an...
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In his natural state, your horse would spend 16 to 17 hours each day roaming around and grazing on a...
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Summer seasonal recurrent dermatitis (SSRD), commonly called sweet itch or summer itch, is caused by a horse’s allergic reaction to...
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Fire is an ever-present concern for stable owners. Contact your local fire department to do a walk through of your property and provide recommendations for a pre-plan. A qualified electrician should also evaluate your facility.
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Studies reveal that horses are happiest when living outside with other horses. Researchers also noted benefits to the overall health...
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Rain Rot The facts: Rain rot is caused by the bacterium Dermatophilus congolensis. Occurs during wet seasons. Starts with some type of skin opening, such as an insect bite, that allows the bacteria to enter and spread using moisture. Contagious.
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Healthy horses have little problem adjusting to changes in the fructan (sugar) levels in grass. However, individuals struggling with obesity or metabolic syndrome are at high risk for digestive imbalances caused by seasonal fluctuations.
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Click here, to learn more about Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php
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Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php New ThermoRegulator Healthcare Tool launched by Equine Guelph Nature has provided horses...
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There is often a stigma attached to feeding round bales to horses, but managed well they can be a safe...
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As the winter season approaches, it is time to evaluate your horse’s body condition score. It is important to make...
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How many calories are treats adding to your horse’s diet? Probably not many, if you feed them in moderation. Calorie...
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Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Guelph, ON, Sept. 27, 2016 – Equine Guelph has launched the new...
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Article re-posted from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences By Kristen Browning-Blas Late summer is peak...
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How many times have you heard the statement, “Chestnuts are crazy!” Researchers in Australia have taken the first steps to...
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It is time to restock your horse’s supplements. You need to order a couple online and pick up one locally...
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To most horse people, there is no better sight than a row of freshly bedded stalls, complete with a pile...
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Knowing and noticing the signs of depression in your horse may alert you to illness, injury or stress that can...
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Sweating is the process horses use to cool themselves when their body temperature rises. When a horse sweats they...
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Thoroughbreds experience a lot of stress on their joints starting at an early age. Daily wear and tear, injuries, conformation, and aging all contribute to damage that causes joint inflammation and pain. There is probably not a Thoroughbred coming off the track that couldn’t benefit from a joint supplement.
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On the track, constant exercise, frequent shoeing, and the demands of racing can put a lot of stress on Thoroughbreds’ hooves. Bad feet can lead to other issues, such as sore backs and hocks.
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Thoroughbreds in training produce large amounts of free radicals that can damage cell membranes in the muscle. To defend against free radicals, horses use antioxidants like natural vitamin E and selenium to hunt the free radicals and render them harmless.
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If your Thoroughbred is coming straight from the track and has been in training, their metabolic rate will still be high due to intense training and elevated caloric intake. Once leaving the track, many Thoroughbreds benefit from a period of rest and relaxation, along with time to adjust to their new schedules. Their caloric requirements may decrease depending on the type of work involved in their new career, but this will not happen immediately.
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