By Lisa Barry, FEI 3* Rider and Trainer. We as riders and horse owners are constantly trying to take care of our four-legged friends to keep them from getting hurt. It is easy to fall…
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In the wet winter months when snow and rain turn dirt to mud, make it a daily habit to remove...
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For twinkling lights and Christmas trees and presents and family gatherings. It’s also the season for rainy/snowy rides and crazy wild horses, 4-year-olds, 8-year-olds and 16-year-olds alike. I was joking with a…
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There is nothing more maddening then trying to feed a critical supplement to your horse and having him not eat...
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I do NATRC which is endurance with horsemanship obstacles on the trail. You receive two scores, one for horsemanship and...
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In 2015, Richard Updaw of High Bottom Farm brought home Molly and her foal Holly. He shared this story with...
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Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “EndurExtra®: What’s Inside the Bag” A blend...
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I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to write for this month’s blog. In the last month I’ve moved my horses to Florida, gone horse shopping with a client, attempted to unpack and get organized, lost my grandfather to a terrible disease, tried to keep up…
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Preventing winter weight gain in easy keepers. Some horses gain weight when given a winter break from trail riding, training,...
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We have all heard that certain horses exposed to stressful conditions are at a higher risk of developing ulcers and...
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Have you ever thought about whether your horse has a fat tongue or fleshy lips? Or even how its palate is shaped?? I’ve become a bit of a bit hoarder over the years…
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Packed with energy Fat is an effective energy source for horses. Pound for pound, fats provide 2.25 times more energy...
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The reason alfalfa gets a bad rap for making horses “hot” is because alfalfa is higher in digestible energy and...
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Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. As with anything, too much protein can cause problems. It is best...
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Welcome to the new blog series "Kick On" by sponsored rider Lisa Barry. It’s a sunny day in September and I'm standing at the edge of the show jumping arena in the Kentucky Horse Park…
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Welcome our newest sponsored rider Lisa Barry. Lisa Barry is a four-star event rider who has produced more than 20 successful sport horses to date. Many of them have…
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Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Do you struggle with managing mud on your horse farm? Some farms...
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Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Contribute™: What’s Inside the Jug” Omega fatty...
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Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) has become more and more prevalent in our equine community. It is...
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Myths MYTH: Protein is a good source of energy for mature horses. BUSTED: Of the three dietary energy sources—carbohydrates, fats...
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Article re-posted with kind permission by Equine Guelph: http://equineguelph.ca/index.php Rotate or rest? That is a very good question when it comes...
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When picking hay for your horse, consider the following: The type of hay available The maturity of the hay when it was harvested The region of the country where the hay was grown
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What do you do when your insulin-resistant horse needs supplements but isn’t getting a substantial amount of feed to put...
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