10 Tips for Preventing or Reducing Ulcers in Horses
For horses, particularly performance horses, ulcers are becoming more common. In fact, according to Beth Davis, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM of Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, “Gastric ulcers have been reported to affect up to 90 percent of racehorses and 60...
Does Your Horse Need Their Teeth Floated?
A horse’s dental health has a direct impact on all other factors of their life. Here’s information on the importance of horse teeth floating.
5 Steps to Spring Clean Your Chicken Coop
When the weather gets warm, it’s time to start spring cleaning. Chicken coop maintenance is essential and should be your top priority this season.
Proper Treats for Insulin-Resistant Horses
If you have a horse with Insulin Resistance (IR), Cushing’s, or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), monitoring their sugar intake is essential. Sugars and other simple carbohydrates, referred to as Non-Structural Carbohydrates (NSC), can cause your horse’s blood glucose...
Barn Cleaning Tips Every Equestrian Should Know
The birds are singing and the flowers are blooming. But does your barn still feel like it has the winter blues? If your barn is in need of an overhaul, but you’d rather spend time in the saddle; you have come to the right place. Here are six handy barn cleaning tips...
6 Helpful Tips for Preventing Barn Fires
For many horse owners, a barn fire is one of their biggest nightmares. From the thought of losing a member of the beloved herd to the monetary loss of property that occurs, a barn fire causes complete and utter destruction. When comes to barn fires, there is no way to...
What You Must Consider for Your Horse Dry Lot
As we head into fall, the lush pasture may be waning. It’s time to make winter plans—but what will you do for your horse’s turnout over the winter months? For many people, a dry lot is the perfect turnout situation for their horses. A dry lot is a small paddock, which...
A Detailed Look at Heaves for Horses
For horses with heaves, a disease much like asthma in humans, difficulty breathing is a fact of life. Though we can’t cure it for our horses, we can help to manage the symptoms. Heaves is an allergic reaction to inhaled particles. According to Dr. Gabrielle A....
Tips for Keeping a Horse on Stall Rest
Placing your horse on stall rest is tough, but it’s necessary for their health and happiness. Read here for some tips for keeping a horse on stall rest.
