Bowed Tendons: Time And Cold Therapy
…hosing is an acceptable alternative to icing, but the water must be very cold, not tepid. Fabri-Tech’s Hydra Therapy boot can be a real time and manpower saver. It is…
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A Touch of Healing with the TTouch Method
You love to get away from it all. Trekking into the backcountry on a good horse is one of the most satisfying ways to spend time with like-minded friends. Credit:…
Special Report: Drug-Resistant Parasites, Is Your Horse at Risk?
Parasite control is an important part of every horse’s health-care regimen, and as a responsible owner, you’ve no doubt followed your veterinarian’s recommendations for a rotational deworming schedule. However, research…
Perfect Recall
I’m getting to know our newest addition to the herd at the Equine Research Foundation-a Tennessee Walking Horse named Jack Daniels who’s retired from the show ring. Whenever we get…
Good Grooming Ground Rules
One of the most satisfying and enjoyable ways to spend time with your horse is to have a nice, relaxed grooming session. Grooming your horse gives you a chance to…
Vitamin D and Sunshine for Your Horse
According to Ohio State University Equine Extension, vitamin D is called the sunshine vitamin because the ultraviolet rays of the sun convert a compound in the skin into vitamin D….
‘Go Green’ in Your Horse Pasture
When it comes to caring for the environment and your horse pasture, horse owners can make a significant difference. Learn how to “go green” in your horse pasture by reducing…
Horse Growth Continues With Age
A horse’s growth in height is essentially complete by the age of 3, but his spine takes a full five years to mature. This means your horse will continue to…
Antioxidants-Defenders of Health in Horses
Antioxidants are substances that protect against free radicals. “Radical” is a chemical term-and an appropriate one at that. It’s an atom or a molecule that has an odd number of…
The Magic and Mystery of a Horse’s Movement
Let’s Get Physical Size, conformation and specific physical traits can help horses excel at certain activities, such as jumping, racing, endurance and heavy pulling. Bone structure is only part of…