Video: How to Tie a Safety Release Knot
Master this essential skill to keep your horse tied safely.
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Grooming essentials you need to know, from everyday maintenance to horse show preparation.
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Equine Nutrition from A to ZFeeding your horse may seem like a complex task, but it can be simple with our glossary of equine nutrition terms. Read more >>
Emergency Contact InformationMake sure those who care for your horse have...
The American Association of Equine Practitioners advises coastal veterinarians and horse owners to review their disaster response protocol during the height of hurricane season.Preparation is the horse owner and veterinarian’s greatest asset during a crisis or emergency. Horse owners...
Q: My horse was recently vaccinated by our vet and quite a few hours after she received the vaccine her neck muscle by her shoulder started twitching, does this mean she has an allergy to the vaccine, or is...
Using weight tape at the heart girth may not measure small changes in weight. Photo: Leslie PotterThe problem of equine obesity has been at the top of horse health headlines recently as more owners learn about the serious health...
Alfalfa
Abundant in protein and calcium, alfalfa is a good source of forage for young, growing horses and lactating mares. For most other horses, it can be too rich and lead to obesity. The high protein concentration can lead to...
Grooming is a multi-faceted aspect of horse ownership that keeps your equine friend happy, healthy and looking good. You groom as a part of your horse’s daily and seasonal care, to primp for a show, or to strengthen the...
Q: I’m an experienced rider and every year I take on a project horse to fix and resell to a good home. My current project is a 12-year-old gelding that spent many years on the show circuit. Unfortunately, he’s...
Abscess
Symptoms:
Abscesses in the hoof are typically characterized by sudden-onset, severe lameness. In some cases, the horse may refuse to put any weight at all on the affected hoof. The horse will be sensitive in the area of the abscess...
Q: I have a horse that tends to get hives any time she gets sweaty. In the warm months I can hose her down and this does help but during the cold weather it isn't possible. The hives are...
