Stressed Out: How Stress Affects the Horse’s Immune System
We can easily recognize signs of stress in ourselves. Headaches, fatigue, muscle soreness, and stomach pain are signs of strain. But horses can’t talk [...]
We can easily recognize signs of stress in ourselves. Headaches, fatigue, muscle soreness, and stomach pain are signs of strain. But horses can’t talk [...]
Too much moisture can damage a horse’s hoof. The condition that creates soft feet is commonly referred to as “shelly feet.” Strengthening a [...]
Bringing a new horse into any barn always poses a risk for spreading diseases like strangles. Even healthy-looking horses, with no outward signs of [...]
Horses rely on their owners to provide a facility that protects their health and welfare. That includes their physical wellbeing and their social environment. [...]
Horses that have been stall-bound for any length of time is bound to have pent-up energy. The first thing they are likely to do [...]
Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral that is found in the soil. Herbivores rely on plants to meet their Se requirements, while plants obtain [...]
Breaking ice on a stock tank multiple times a day is a nuisance. And some horse owners aren’t home all day to perform the [...]
Safety is the number one concern for stable owners and managers. Not only is safety the right thing to do but having procedures and [...]
It doesn’t matter how quiet a horse is, they can react suddenly and unexpectedly. It’s your job as a horse handler to anticipate such [...]
A hot summer day may seem like ideal riding conditions to you, but it may be too hot for your horse. When the ambient [...]