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 [...]
Strengthening a Horse’s Shelly Feet
Too much moisture can damage a horse’s hoof. The condition that creates soft feet is commonly referred to as “shelly feet.” Strengthening a [...]
Strangles Surprise
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 [...]
Standard Horse Care Guidelines
Horses rely on their owners to provide a facility that protects their health and welfare. That includes their physical wellbeing and their social environment. [...]
Transition Stall-Bound Horses to Turnout
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 Levels for Horses
Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral that is found in the soil. Herbivores rely on plants to meet their Se requirements, while plants obtain [...]
Selecting a Heater for Horse Water Tanks
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 Checklist for Horse Stables
Safety is the number one concern for stable owners and managers. Not only is safety the right thing to do but having procedures and [...]
Safe Horse Handling Tips
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 [...]
Recognizing Heat Stress in Horses
A hot summer day may seem like ideal riding conditions to you, but it may be too hot for your horse. When the ambient [...]