Well, this entire grazing issue is really heating up. My mom REALLY wants me to go out and eat grass every day. She says it is good for me, full of vitamins and minerals and healthy calories.
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Electrolytes are a group of minerals that perform critical functions in the horse’s body. They are sodium (Na), potassium (K),...
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I love my stall, I adore it, I can’t put into words how much I love my stall. I get really upset when I can’t get in my stall. Some horses don’t like being in their stalls, but that is NOT my problem…
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You know I am retired now, so I have a lot of time to think back on my glory days. I was amazing! (If I do say so myself.) When my mom starts talking about how special I am…
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I heard some of you were concerned about me last night because it was freezing here in Kentucky. No need to worry…
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Feeding directions are an important place to start. As human beings, we have the ability to manage our own daily...
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I knew it was just a matter of time before they asked me to tell my life story. After all, I have had quite an interesting life. Four different careers, lots of excitement, and plenty of hard times…
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COVID-19 has taken over what we horse people know as normal and we’re having to call this strange limbo our new reality. How does one decide how to train their horses with no competitions…
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By Reese Koffler Stanfield, USDF gold medalist, FEI-certified instructor, owner of Maplecrest Farm. There is nothing worse than dealing with skin crud. To limit your horse’s exposure to the pathogens that cause skin disease, take a few easy steps:
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By Lisa Barry, FEI 5* Rider and Trainer. Are you sick of sending your blankets away to get professionally cleaned and spending a fortune on it?? Invest in a…
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Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “How to Test Your Hay” All horses...
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Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Hay Management for Horses with Equine Metabolic...
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Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Factors That Affect NSC Levels in Hay”...
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Busted: While organic grains are free of some pesticides and other chemicals, plain grains do not provide balanced nutrition to...
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Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph. Preparing for the pitter patter of tiny hooves? Here is a great...
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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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If you suspect that your horse is becoming dehydrated or is colicking, there are two simple tests you can perform...
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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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