Obesity in Horses. The Real Cause. The Real Fix.
March 25, 2015 Comments Off on Obesity in Horses. The Real Cause. The Real Fix.
Obesity in Horses. The Real Cause. The Real Fix.
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Horses and ponies are living longer and advances in equine nutrition, as well as improved management and veterinary care, are continuing to play a key role in increasing longevity, particularly for those suffering from conditions such as PPID, which is also known as equine Cushing’s disease.
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The news headlines sounded like they were straight out of a script from a major motion picture. A disease, once thought to no longer be a threat, sweeps across villages in West Africa causing numerous deaths and overwhelms local clinics. The disease then infects the very care workers sent in to help. Unknowingly, some of those infected travel back home, potentially spreading the disease from a Third World country to one of the most powerful and richest nations in the world.
Continue reading …Keeping Horses Part Of Your College Kid’s Lifestyle
October 19, 2014 Comments Off on Keeping Horses Part Of Your College Kid’s Lifestyle
We are all crazy when we become parents because we focus all our energy, time and love on the development of a person who is destined to leave us. That’s the way it’s supposed to be. We give all we can to our children with the end goal that they will grow apart from us and not need us anymore. Therein lies the rub, we yearn to be needed and wanted, but the idea is that we raise our children to be independent of us.
Continue reading …Why Having Room to Move is So Important, Not Only For Your Show Horse, but All Horses
August 20, 2014 Comments Off on Why Having Room to Move is So Important, Not Only For Your Show Horse, but All Horses
The horse’s large size helps him build bone mass simply by moving. Inactivity can make horses’ bones porous, potentially leading to fractures when only a slight demand is placed on them.
Continue reading …For a Healthy Horse, KISS, Keep It Simple S…..
March 28, 2014 Comments Off on For a Healthy Horse, KISS, Keep It Simple S…..
We are so busy micromanaging our horses’ lives and their diets that we have forgotten the basics: Fresh air, water, companionship, freedom to move, and fresh grasses and plants. The ideal is a pasture with plenty of variety where all you need to add is water and salt.
Continue reading …Riding and Showing While Expecting… At the Congress
October 2, 2013 Comments Off on Riding and Showing While Expecting… At the Congress
Out of the four ladies we spoke with, three will be competing at the Congress in just two weeks and one will be showing at the AQHA World Show.
Continue reading …Horse Show Dogs Get a Little Training of Their Own From Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan
July 30, 2013 Comments Off on Horse Show Dogs Get a Little Training of Their Own From Dog Whisperer, Cesar MillanAt every horse show, there’s bound to be one rogue canine streaker, who feels the competition isn’t nearly as important as we do and makes his feelings known as he interrupts a trail class or adds a bit of excitement to a horsemanship pattern.
Continue reading …Equestrian Exercises: Upper Body Workout
July 16, 2014 Comments Off on Equestrian Exercises: Upper Body Workout
You might not think that upper body strength is that important when it comes to riding your horse, but it’s all connected, says horse trainer Brad Jewett.
Continue reading …Have You Thanked Your Trainer Today?
March 25, 2024 Comments Off on Have You Thanked Your Trainer Today?
Last week, we asked our readers what they were most thankful for regarding their trainers, and they responded in a very big way! We managed to group some of the multiple responses together, but we didn’t want to miss any in the 600 or so responses – so scroll and find your trainer below […]
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