Responsible Horse Care
…use, individual health and time of year influence the risk for infectious disease and vaccination program needed. Check with your veterinarian. Internal Parasite Control A horse can be paste de-wormed…
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The Scoop on Poop
…your parasite-control program is up to snuff; a fecal check for parasite eggs might be advised. Consider adding a probiotic to your horse’s ration as a way to boost beneficial…
Manage your horse to live longer
Statistics show that horses today on average live longer than they ever have in history. Modern disease prevention, parasite control, surgery and other advances mean that, with proper care, a…
Eco-Friendly Horsekeeping
…is still the primary factor in fly control, but there are other weapons in the arsenal. Fly parasites are tiny wasps that do not bite, sting or harm humans or…
Soft Touch for Gaited Horses
…bits. The long-held belief is that leverage bits provide greater control of the horse while encouraging an upright head carriage. But John has shown during numerous clinics and symposiums that…
Trail Bridles and Bits
…with your horse’s eating or drinking ability. However, the vosal does provide strong rider control – including effective lateral control. Expert tip: Unless your hands are very light, you may…
Hard-Earned Impulsion
…on “hips over” cues from both sides. Shoulder Control Next, John started working on shoulder control. This involves important exercises that teach the horse to move his shoulder a specific…
Weed Control: Safe and Unsafe Spraying Practices
…weeds come in. Dr. J. D. Green, and Extension Weed Scientist, University of Kentucky, said herbicides are one option to help control some of the more difficult weeds.“I put a…
Ponying Can Be Fun And Effective
…when you’re trying to control a second horse along with the one you’re sitting on. Does this mean you should abandon the idea of ponying another horse? Not at all….
Put Long-Term Fly Control Out To Pasture
…However, you may wonder about leg protectors and long-term control repellents. You may want to know exactly how far you should go in covering your horse and emptying your wallet….