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Horse Care

 Horse care is the most important aspect of ownership. The topics that Horse Illustrated has covered include: behavior, deworming, grooming, farriery, dentistry, adoption, welfare, charities within the industry, overall health (such as diseases and conditions), injuries, wound care, lameness, mare and foal care, nutrition, pest control, safety, seasonal management, senior care, vaccinations, and much more.To help your horse be healthy, you will want to work with an equine veterinarian, farrier, and equine dentist. In addition, there are alternative practitioners, such as equine chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapists, etc. Always review the qualifications of someone before you let them help you with your equine best friend.

In the market for a new horse? Consider a senior horse at an adoption drive. Older horses can bring experience and confidence to young or timid riders. They can be a calming presence for rambunctious younger horses in the...
Whether you're looking for a low-key partner for pleasure riding or a talented athlete for your competitive equestrian goals, there's a good chance you can find the horse you're looking for off the track at our adoption drive. This...
Here are some ways that anyone can learn horse behavior by developing their own horse sense and how their horse's behavior can be caused by humans.An upbeat, warm-hearted man—I’ll call him Dave—had trailered a horse to my clinic. His...
There’s something undeniably appealing about a horse with a full, shiny mane and tail. But taking care of a mane and tail requires some extra work!A big part of what makes those thick manes and tails is genetics. Some...
Tying up your horse’s tail and keeping it wrapped or bagged is one way to prevent breakage and allow it to grow long. It does take away your horse’s natural defense against flies, so only do this if your...
A diverse coalition have come together to create a plan they believe can continue protecting America's Mustangs for years to come.The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was given jurisdiction over America's wild horse and burro population since 1971. ...
Anyone who has ever loved a pony will be quick to tell you that they're more than just little horses. Besides being great mounts for smaller riders, many are trained to drive and they're all just plain cute. Think...
Thumbs Up: Giving your senior horse the extra-special care he deserves Your love for your senior horse never ends. That’s why whether you’ve been partners for years or you’re both turning a new page together, you want him to look and...
An increasing number of horse owners are choosing to keep horses that they don't ride. Owners of companion horses have created organizations to promote and encourage keeping of non-ridden horses. Some owners practice liberty and other forms of...
There are plenty of reasons why off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) have become the horse of choice for riders from all disciplines. A thoroughbred is athletic, usually seasoned veterans of travel and busy environments, and they're not bad to look at,...
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