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Horse Care

Mosquito Woes: How to Protect Your Horse

Standing water near your horse's home can become breeding grounds for mosquitoes.   Amazing how a tiny insect can cause…

12 years ago

Ask the Vet: Is it safe to work my horse on hills?

Q: My Quarter Horse mare has done most of her training in arenas and flat areas. I’ve heard that hill…

12 years ago

Porcupine Quills and Cactus Spines

Ouch! If you’ve ever had a horse come in from the pasture with a face full of porcupine quills or…

12 years ago

A Young Horse-Rescue Volunteer

  A few months ago, I took on a story assignment for a new magazine in the Horse Illustrated/Young Rider…

12 years ago

Pure Thoughts Horse and Foal Rescue

For a homeless horse, entering the realm of Pure Thoughts Horse and Foal Rescue in Loxahatchee, FL sparks a magical…

12 years ago

Ask the Vet: Turnout Time vs. Exercise

Q: My horse lives in a big pasture and runs around a lot with his friends in the winter. Does…

12 years ago

Tips for Show Day Grooming

While a shiny coat begins with proper nutrition, professional horsemen do have some tricks up their sleeves in show day…

12 years ago

Video: Yielding the Forequarters

  Loop the lead rope around the horse’s neck so that it isn’t dragging on the ground. Position yourself so…

12 years ago

No-Fail Tail Care

  Some horses are naturally gifted with a long, thick tail. If your horse has one, your chief concern is…

12 years ago

How to Bandage a Horse’s Leg

For anyone who owns a horse, it is no secret that you will more than likely encounter a wound at…

12 years ago