As the days slowly being to lengthen and we observe slight hints that spring will eventually emerge, our mares begin to notice the seasonal shift as well. Mares are seasonal ovulators, their hormones in tune with the minute shifts...
Yum - there’s nothing better than a steaming bowl of comfort food when it’s cold out, right? At times over the years of owning a horse, when the temperature plummets in the winter, I think about a nice warm...
When the chill is on, we undaunted horse lovers are wrapped mummy-like against the elements waddling to the barn or pasture to provide care for our equine companions. While our four-legged friends aren’t lacking for life’s essentials, they do...
Rescuing, rehabilitating and finding homes for more than 1,600 horses over the past 10 years, Pure Thoughts Horse Rescue co-founder Brad Gaver focuses his horse-training energy on teaching skills for life. Here, Gaver shares some tips for working with...
Q: My mare constantly paws at the ground as soon as I walk away from her. I have tried leaving her tied until she stops, but it never works. What can I do to stop her?
A: Pawing the...
Equine nutrition expert Juliet Getty, Ph.D., of Getty Equine Nutrition (www.gettyequinenutrition.com) helps us separate fact from fiction when it comes to what exactly a hot horse should be eating.Horse Illustrated: Is there such thing as a "hot feed”?Dr. Getty:...
Q: My horse always seems to act like a stallion. He’s mouthy, acts aggressive and dominates the other horses, and the mares go into heat for him. However, there are no testicles showing, he’s never bred a mare, and...
Some horses are blessed with good, strong feet. While their owners can thank their lucky stars, others have horses with less-than-stellar hooves and know the problems that can bring.What steps can you take to get the best hooves...
When it comes to your horse’s health, old wives’ tales and other long-standing beliefs may mislead horse owners with the best intentions. Here, we look at five common equine medical myths and determine whether they’re true or false.
#1: Horses...
