By Reese Koffler Stanfield, USDF gold medalist, FEI-certified instructor, owner of Maplecrest Farm. Take this time to expand your horizons and learn something new. Read an equine-focused book or…
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By Lisa Barry, FEI 5* Rider and Trainer. When packing a horse’s foot for a bruise or after working on hard ground to prevent soreness, add a little…
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Somewhat busted: When it comes to the mineral selenium, the term “organic” is defined as selenium that is derived from...
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This crazy weather makes blanketing a real challenge. Blankets on, blankets off. Light, medium, heavy. Hood, no hood. Oh my!...
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Q: My friend’s horse may have EPM as he tested positive on several of the markers for the protozoa that...
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We are excited to welcome Bourke Eventing to our team. Growing up in Westport Co. Mayo, Ireland, Tim inherited his...
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Do you know the difference between mild, moderate, and severe colic symptoms when you check your horse’s vital signs? Here...
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This is post 4 of 4 in the series “Horse Vital Signs” Horse Vital Signs Part 1 – What Is...
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Question: I have a horse that has Cushing’s and IR. The farmer is having the hay tested. I know that...
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Dietary energy dictates body condition in healthy horses. Too little energy and the horse loses weight; too much energy and...
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Here are 3 easy steps to determine if a horse feed is “low starch” enough for your insulin resistant (IR)...
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There are so many ways to talk philosophically about how to deal with “failure.” From a couple of wrong steps in a lesson…
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Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Trouble Free™: What’s Inside?” Trouble Free™...
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It’s all about amino acids Protein is a major component in most tissues in the horse. Proteins are made up...
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Minerals are inorganic compounds that serve both as components in body tissue and as catalysts for various body processes. They play a critical role in a horse’s health and well-being. Minerals are broken down into two categories: macrominerals and microminerals.
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Minerals are inorganic compounds that serve both as components in body tissue and as catalysts for various body processes. Calcium and phosphorus are perhaps the most recognizable macrominerals. As with all minerals, they are vital to your horse’s well-being.
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By Reese Koffler Stanfield, USDF gold medalist, FEI-certified instructor, owner of Maplecrest Farm. Got white noses in your barn? Break out the sunscreen and apply daily before turning out. I like to…
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By Lisa Barry, FEI 5* Rider and Trainer. Warm-up is important, but not all horses warm up the same way. If you want to practice the movements…
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This is post 3 of 4 in the series “Horse Vital Signs” Horse Vital Signs Part 1 – What Is...
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This is post 2 of 4 in the series “Horse Vital Signs” Horse Vital Signs Part 1 – What Is...
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This is post 1 of 4 in the series “Horse Vital Signs” Horse Vital Signs Part 1 – What Is...
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Feeding garlic has long been touted to repel insects, but no scientific trials have been done to verify this claim....
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By Joe and Penny Most, equine clinicians and owners of Perfect Partners Equine. We suggest to all of our trail riders that they carry a spare set of horseshoes with them when they go on trips. You can ask your farrier…
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A few days ago, I sat in the Orlando airport waiting for my delayed flight to board. I was headed to eastern Pennsylvania to visit one of my very best friends, Hannah Sue Burnett, for a few days. As I waited—relatively patiently—I couldn’t help but reflect and be thankful.
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