If you spend any amount of time riding, you probably enjoy the great outdoors: the great tick-infested outdoors, that is. Here are some tips for staying safe from tick-borne Lyme disease this summer.
1. What is Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is...
Along with the fun-filled hours of summer riding comes the responsibility of keeping your horse properly hydrated in the heat. Horses, like humans, produce sweat from glands all over their body. As sweat evaporates, the skin cools and helps...
Horses are unpredictable animals. The old saying that they’re just looking for ways to hurt themselves can sadly ring true for a lot of horse owners who have had sky-high vet bills because of a catastrophic injury or illness.One...
While all horses are affected by summer heat, humidity and insects, older horses seem to be particularly sensitive. One reason for this has to do with common physiologic changes related to aging.
Metabolic Changes
Many older horses are affected by...
When we say a horse "has heart,” we are referring to that extraordinary equine capability of gumption—in short, your horse’s will to try his hardest. Interestingly, equine cardiology in its literal sense is a less common subject around the...
Q: I have been at my boarding barn for almost three years. Other horses rotate in and out for various reasons. I would like to try switching from the rotational deworming routine to the fecal count method. But can...
Q: I’ve been told that fecal testing will not indicate if my horse is infested with tapeworms. So how can I find out if he has them? And if he does, how do I treat them?
A: You have...
Mares are a polarizing group: People seem to either love them or loathe them. Because of this great divide, there are many myths and misconceptions about mares. However, top riders who have cracked the code know what it takes...
Standing water near your horse's home can become breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
Amazing how a tiny insect can cause serious problems for a 1000-pound horse, but mosquitoes can do just that.Those pesky mosquitoes are more than just annoying. They transmit...
Q: My Quarter Horse mare has done most of her training in arenas and flat areas. I’ve heard that hill work can be helpful for improving a horse’s condition, but I don’t want to cause an injury. Is it...
