When Basic Joint Supplements Are Just Too “Basic”
The big three joint nutraceutical ingredients—glucosamine, chondroitin and hyaluronate—address the health of joint cartilage but there are other types of tissues that also play key roles. All joints...
View ArticleHow to Increase Your Horse’s Winter Water Consumption
We all know that colic is the number one noninfectious health risk for horses. There are a number of types of colic but the one we see the most in winter is impaction colic. Impaction colic is...
View ArticleThe Lameness Detective
“Visualizing lameness is an art,” Dr. Larry Caudill tells me on a bitter winter morning at the Thoroughbred Training Center in Lexington, KY. Nearby, a cavalcade of hooves pepper the pavement as a...
View Article8 Ways “Brain Training for Riders” Changed My Life
Andrea Waldo has written the book that I wish I’d had many years ago. Fear and anxiety issues are things I’ve struggled with as a rider. I’ve had the good fortune to be able to turn to professionals...
View ArticleThe Gas They Pass (Hopefully)
So, I was reading an article on National Public Radio this morning. It was about the gas people pass. Farts. Really. JOKE 1: What’s the sharpest thing in the world? A fart. It goes through your pants,...
View ArticleThe Massive Marketing Opportunity in the Horse Industry
They say the only constant is change—and there is nowhere that is more true than online. Horse industry aside, the Internet has changed in seismic ways over the past couple of years. At the time of...
View ArticleThe Smallest Pirouette You’ve Ever Seen
Miniature Horses and small ponies can be just as athletic as their full-sized counterparts. We often see them driven or performing tricks, but believe it or not, they can also be taught all the high...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know Before Rescuing a Horse
Acquiring a rescue horse is very different than buying a healthy, sound horse with a history of excellent care. This article addresses management issues and medical care that often accompany the...
View ArticleHumble Pie
I woke up at 6am this morning and refused to leave my bed. It was a bitter 8 degrees outside in Lexington so instead I reached for my phone and began scrolling my newsfeed. I paused when I saw that my...
View ArticleThe 80-15-5 Rule
I am not a big fan of worry. As I’ve said many times, I think that people worry about their horses too much. Some concern is great. But I think too much concern sometimes saps enjoyment from the horse...
View ArticleWhat to Do When You Can’t Afford a Horse
Horses are beautiful, powerful, intelligent, and fun. Unfortunately, they are also expensive. Owning a horse comes with a sea of bills from the vet, the farrier, the tack shop, the feed store, etc....
View ArticleBe. Do. Have.
In 1996 I participated in a three day, self-awareness workshop. It was enormously helpful and quite enlightening. One of many concepts I learned made a huge impact in my life. It was thousands of years...
View ArticleCan a Joint Supplement Really Improve the Aging, Lame Horse?
For all the added wisdom our older horses possess, Father Time remains undefeated in limiting the physical ability and general soundness of our aging equines. On average, horses begin to see the most...
View ArticleThe Fine Line Between Kind and Firm
Admit it: it is one of the trickiest lines to walk as a horse owner and rider. Most of us want our horses to be happy, comfortable, and love us the way we love them. We certainly don’t want to hurt or...
View ArticleFive Reasons to Feed More Forage
Horse people love to talk about what they feed. Go to any show or performance event, and you’ll likely hear ten different opinions on which type of commercial feed is best. Unfortunately, far too many...
View ArticleWinterizing the Senior Horse
Although horses can survive a remarkable range of environmental conditions, surviving is not the same as thriving. Winter is hard on any horse but particularly so for seniors. Like older people, older...
View ArticleWhat’s In Your Ring Bag?
Brooke Nicholls has groomed for some of the biggest stables in Canada. Whether a professional groom or just a helpful friend or spouse volunteering for the weekend, keep this list handy and always be...
View ArticleFeeding for Healthy Weatherproof Hooves
There is a reason hoof supplements have a sizable market. There is also a reason they tend to have the same ingredients. The quality and integrity of the hoof wall, as well as resistance to infections,...
View ArticleDIY: Find the Source of Pain
In the past decade chiropractic work—for human, horse, and other animals—has been increasingly accepted by the mainstream as a viable means of easing or, in some cases, eradicating pain or limitation...
View ArticleWhat’s Really Behind Your Horse’s Bad Behavior?
When horses act up, it’s easy to point the finger back at them. But what many horse owners may not know is that their own management practices may actually be to blame. At least this is what many...
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