Tag: Horse Health
Where Are They Now – Goosebumps
After a very successful dressage career, Goosebumps is now happily retired from showing. Here’s what he has been up to since his last feature!
A Headshaker of a Problem
Research has uncovered clues to the mystery of headshaking, but for some horse owners the condition remains frustratingly difficult to manage
From Colic Survivors to the National Stage
Someone once told me that riding “is all about the journey” and, from my experience, I can tell you that it’s the truth. The journey with my mare, Bright Design aka Piper, has had its ups and downs. To this day, I still have moments of wonder each time I get on her. How did we come this far?
By Alicia Stock
X ‘Marks’ the Spot
It has been a long journey since his injury, and yes, on occasion I wish I could retire him to pasture and get a new horse, but given the circumstances, I am content with my situation and love him dearly.
Dressage Dominoes
I fell in love right away with Domino’s looks, and then I saw her move and knew she was the one. The other great thing was meeting Cory and developing a lifelong friendship.
Top 21 of ’21 – Recapping the Best Stories of the...
By Chelsey Burris
2021 was a year unlike any other! The COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact our lives, but many dressage shows were back and...
Building better bones in horses: Researchers to evaluate young foals’ response...
Could mile-long trots protect young foals from lower-leg fractures later in life? Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) are...
5 Tips for Keeping You and Your Horse Cool in the...
Recognize Heat Stress
There are some persistent misconceptions about exertional heat stroke, which may cause people to miss critical early-warning signs. One common myth is...
Between Farrier Visits — Your Role As Part Of The Hoof-Care...
Checking a horse’s feet should be a regular part of owner chores
Reprinted from American Farriers Journal by permission.
As a horse owner, you are the...
The Seasons Are Changing. Are Your Horse’s Needs?
This article is sponsored by SmartPak. It was originally published here.
By SmartPak
The weather is warming up, which means there’s something else that may be...
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