You’ve put in countless hours of training and practice. Your horse is fit and ready. Now he needs to look like a star! Before we dive in to grooming, keep in mind that proper nutrition is the foundation for...
As horse owners, one of the most universally dreaded situations we all fear is colic. Your horse comes in for his evening dinner but is clearly not right. Some colicking horses are simply not interested in eating; some lie...
Straight grains such as corn, oats and barley or sweet feed can contribute to the development of colic. Many bagged concentrates have high-fiber ingredients to be more gentle on digestive tracts.
Too Much Starch In Your Grain
If too much starch...
Travel and competition are stressful events for horses. Here is a list of colic-causing problems in our horses that can be prevented while away from home:If your horse is used to being on pasture at home, a sudden...
Being outside at the barn means you might occasionally deal with wild animals, including skunks. Your horses and dogs also risk exposure to these smelly creatures and a potential spray attack. Here are some tips to getting rid of...
You’ve probably spent a ton of time coming up with the perfect color scheme so that all your barn gear matches and looks awesome on your pony. By knowing how to design your horse brushes, you’ll always know which...
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Understanding common colic risk factors
Colic is a potentially deadly and unfortunately common condition that affects horses of all ages, breeds, and disciplines. In fact, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) estimates 700,000 horses will colic each year...
Here is a story about breech dystocia from an experience with a fellow veterinarian:I was driving as fast as I dared. The roads were wet and slippery, and I could feel my tires lose and regain their grip on...
If you've been considering adopting an off-track Thoroughbred, maybe one of these featured adoptable horses from New Vocations will give you the final inspiration you need to make it happen during their horse adoption drive. These OTTBs include show...
In the world of soccer, there isn’t much that Michelle Akers hasn’t accomplished. She was the leading scorer in the inaugural FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in 1991, where she scored the winning goals for the U.S. team in the...
