by Lucerne Farms | Jun 4, 2019 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2019
For Some Horses, Seasonal Allergens and Respiratory Illness Make Out-of-Doors Intolerable Horse owners who live in the North know that winter is long and brings more time in the stable. But for horses that suffer from allergies to insects, midges, or...
by Lucerne Farms | Apr 30, 2019 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2019
Recently, Horse.com welcomed Dr. Clair Thunes, an equine nutritionist and owner of Summit Equine Nutrition based in Gilbert, Arizona, to a Q&A session called Am I Feeding My Horse Right? Dr. Thunes brought her expertise as a consultant who works with owners,...
by Lucerne Farms | Feb 28, 2019 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2019
It can seem that ticks are lurking beneath the frozen tundra-like surface just waiting to strike the moment the sun shines. It’s partially true — ticks don’t die in freezing temperatures. They merely remain dormant, while deer ticks remain active year-round. In many...
by Lucerne Farms | Jan 28, 2019 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2019
The team at Lucerne Farms enjoyed hearing the reader response to our post about spinal manipulation last month. Interest in the spine as a focal point of equine wellness is no surprise: the horse’s spine is truly unique, functionally and evolutionarily. For starters,...
by Lucerne Farms | Dec 14, 2018 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2018
For Pain and Performance, Owners Rely on Hands-on Treatment Erin Smith knows when her 12-year old horse Guthrie is hurting. A former roping horse, Guthrie was the perfect horse for Smith, who wanted a calm, steady trail horse. But she found they were staying off the...
by Lucerne Farms | Oct 26, 2018 | Horse Stories, Lucerne Farms Blog 2018
Immunization is the first line of defense for protecting against several serious diseases — it’s simply the most effective way to maintain a healthy horse and herd. This year is no exception. In recent months, disease concerns have heightened in New England, causing...