Horses must learn basic skills to have foundation for future training and make them safe for their owners. Here is some basic training for rehoming horses.After a family crisis, Ken Chin became the owner of a dozen high-profile Arabian...
Even though horses are big, strong animals, their legs are surprisingly delicate. The muscles and tendons that make up the legs can get injured quite easily. Your horse might stumble and cut his front leg with his back hoof....
It’s not hard for both you and your horse to work up a sweat while you’re riding. Learn more on how cooling out your horse is important after a ride.A horse’s body temperature is 99 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit....
In the first five years of life, young horses are prone to a particular set of physical problems. Learn health care tips for young horses.Whether you were there to see his first wobbly steps or purchased your young horse...
Q: Help! My horse came in from the field with a bunch of burrs stuck in his mane and tail. How can I remove them without using scissors?A: Burrs tangled in your horse’s mane, tail and forelock can be...
Several times each month, Mary Lou Spellmeyer travels an hour to volunteer her time for Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in time to bring horses in from their nighttime turnout and begin the morning feeding ritual.“I have to start out pretty...
Thumbs up: Meeting your horse’s salt requirements
Horses need at least one ounce of salt per day to meet their daily requirements, but pasture, hay, and fortified grain contain very little salt. A supplement like SmartSalt™ Pellets helps ensure that...
Tendon and ligament injuries are among the most common and concerning injuries that affect athletic horses of all breeds and disciplines. Injuries such as a bowed tendon or strained suspensory ligament carry fear, sadness, and frustration for horse owners...
Forrest Czarnecki arrived at Colorado State University (CSU) to prepare for a career in journalism, but now he’s also pursuing secondary studies through the school’s Right Horse program, designed to help horses in transition find new careers. As part...
Owning a horse is a big responsibility. You work hard to ensure your equine best friend is well cared-for. This includes doing everything possible to protect against disease. What can be done to prevent a disease that can’t always...
