Feeding the Performance Horse: Nutrition Strategies for Different Disciplines
When it comes to equine athletes, the old saying “you are what you eat” couldn’t be more true. The feed that goes into your performance…
Care
From daily grooming to emergency care, keeping your horse healthy shouldn’t be overwhelming. Discover practical guides, seasonal tips, and expert advice to give your equine companion the care they deserve.
Understanding Hay Analysis Reports: A Complete Guide
For most horse owners, hay represents the foundation of their horse’s diet—often making up 50-100% of their daily forage intake. Yet despite this critical importance,…
Top 5 Common Mistakes Horse Owners Make When Feeding Their Horses
As horse owners, we all want the best for our horses. Yet when it comes to feeding, even the most well meaning among us can…
Nature vs. Nurture: Crafting the Ideal Environment for Horses
The age-old debate of nature versus nurture isn’t just for psychologists—it’s a crucial consideration for anyone who works with horses. Are a horse’s abilities and temperament shaped…
The Silent Whispers of Horses: Understanding Equine Body Language
One of my favorite times with my horses is when I sit in their stable listening to the gentle munching of hay, their eyes soft,…
Unlocking the Power of Equine-Assisted Therapy: A Comprehensive Overview
Equine-assisted therapy is gaining recognition as a powerful tool in mental health and personal development. By harnessing the unique qualities of horses, therapists and equine…
Understanding and Managing Strangles in Horses: A Guide to Containment and Treatment
Strangles, often referred to as “horse distemper,” stands as one of the most common and concerning infectious diseases affecting equines worldwide. This highly contagious respiratory…
Equine Influenza: A Complete Guide to Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
Equine influenza stands as one of the most significant respiratory diseases affecting horses worldwide, causing substantial impacts on both individual animals and the broader equine…
Mare psychology: Seperating fact from folklore
When you think of mares, what comes to mind? Perhaps you’ve heard they’re moody or difficult to handle. Such stereotypes have long colored our perceptions…
Can Horses Recognize Human Emotions? The Surprising Truth About Equine Empathy
Something I was very aware of with one of my first horses after leaving school. He was a very big, thoroughbred champion sprinter in his…