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Horse Ownership

Poisonous Blister Beetles

Cantharidin, the highly toxic substance found in blister beetles, can cause severe complications and death if ingested by your horse.…

17 years ago


Clip Time

During the warm months of summer, you can body clip your horse any time you want, but quit clipping by…

17 years ago

Chill Out Brings Doubt

Researchers in Australia* are warning that there “is an urgent need for research” to confirm the efficacy and safety of…

17 years ago

Riding After Deworming

Q: I have a 12-year-old gelding on a regular deworming program (I rotate ivermectin, pyrantel pamoate, fenbendazole, and praziquantel/ivermectin) and…

17 years ago

Cut Horse Costs

Your horse is priceless, of course, but he's also expensive. Make good spending decisions and you'll be able to afford…

17 years ago

What to Do in Case of a Barn Fire

Barn fires are indiscriminate and swift. To protect your barn and your horse, follow these disaster preparedness guidelines developed by…

17 years ago

The Stresses of Easy Living

It's a wonderful feeling to know that you're doing the best you can for your horse. When you consider how…

17 years ago

Horse Herd Hierarchy

Horses in the wild live together in bands as a means of defense against predators. This communal living arrangement necessitates…

17 years ago

The Barefoot Life

  You’ve decided to let your horse go barefoot but are receiving conflicting advice on how to best manage him.…

18 years ago

Extinguish the Threat of Barn Fires

Whenever we hear about someone’s barn going up in flames, we tend to soothe ourselves with thoughts that it is…

18 years ago