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 [...]
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 [...]
Risk Factors for Equine Gastric Ulcers
Gastric ulcers are a common occurrence in competitive horses that are in regular training and frequently travel. Even horses with low-stress lifestyles can experience [...]
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 [...]
Pucker Power: A Horse’s Facial Expression to Sweet and Sour Tastes
A study from the Department of Neuroscience, Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience, University of Lethbridge, Canada, showed that horses have very similar facial responses [...]
Horse Treats: Nutritional and Behavioral Considerations
Horse treats are one way to offer a reward for good behavior. Some horse owners simply enjoy “spoiling” a horse. But for some horses, [...]
Food Fight: Feeding A Horse Herd to Avoid Fights
Most scuffles at the feed “trough” don’t result in injury, but there is always that potential. Dominant horses may also push away those lower [...]
Feeding the Stall-Bound Horse
Stall rest is often necessary for horses recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery. Not every horse is keen on this forced quiet time. [...]
Toys for Stall-Bound Horses
Horses can get bored standing in a stall all day. Boredom and restlessness can lead to any number of bad vices, like chewing down [...]