
Cooler weather is here, and so is spooky season! Riders often find that their horses are a little more on edge this time of year, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend your rides wondering what your horse will…
Nature vs. Now: the gap is big, and problematic
Think about the life of a horse in the wild-this is the life your horse evolved to lead. It’s a consistent and healthy lifestyle, and it’s very different from how our modern horses live.
We’ve all had those days where we get on our horses and hope that it won’t be one of “those” rides again. Luckily, there’s more you can do than start your rides with your fingers crossed! We’ve identified three of…
HELP YOUR HORSE KEEP HIS COOL Do you start every ride with your fingers crossed, just hoping for the best? Working with an unpredictable, nervous, excitable horse isn’t fun (for you or your horse), but don’t give up yet! If…
If your horse’s nerves sometimes get the better of him, the right supplement may help, and we’ll help you find it! Does looking at the number of calming supplements available make you want to spin and bolt? Don’t shy away…
Working with an unpredictable, nervous, excitable horse isn’t fun (for you or your horse), so it’s an important problem to solve. But where do you begin? Start by checking these common root causes of “bad” behavior, and you’ll be one…
Why stall rest? When you get injured, you know to take it easy. Unfortunately, your horse can’t read a doctor’s note. That’s why veterinarians often recommend restricting movement to help your horse heal. Building your rehab plan Whether your horse…
Does looking at the number of calming supplements available make you want to spin and bolt? Don’t shy away just yet! We’re here to help you choose the ideal calming formula for your horse so that you can be confident…
Help your horse keep his cool this winter, and discover what ingredients will help him chill out. Edgy Eddie He’s occasionally nervous and tense, looking around and fidgeting as you get on. Slightly on edge, he is sometimes unfocused on…
Do these riders’ remarks sound familiar? Chances are you’ve overheard it all before and thought it was simply the status quo for life at the barn. But while it may seem like these horses just need an attitude adjustment, there…
Would your horse pass the Goldilocks test? If it feels like you’re riding a powder keg or a drowsy slug, the right supplements might help!
I own a 22 year old Appendix mare. She has always become very irritable during her first heat cycles in spring. We’ve had a “marble” implanted in her a few years ago which helped a lot then, but now I’m…
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