TLC for the Senior Horse: 8 Essential Steps

…tips from three experts—Amanda Adams, PhD, assistant research professor at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center; Dee Doolittle, founder and executive director of Mitchell Farm, an equine retirement…

Painting Those Toes

…endured a wet-dry-wet-dry cycle of late, some experts recommend using a hoof toughening dressing rather than one that softens the hoof wall. 2. SPIT AND POLISH In addition, some advocates…

Switching Disciplines with Your Horse

…few experts in the sport. Here’s some simple advice they shared to help make the transition easier: A Change in Position If you pick up any photo of a hunter…

Feeding Horses Based on Work Level

…workloads. According to that publication and other experts, most horses involved in light work, and some in moderate, can thrive off forage and the minimum quantity of fortified feed suggested…

Pressure Proof Your Riding

…Performance. Author Daniel Stewart is considered one of the world’s leading experts on equestrian sport psychology. Published in 2013 by Trafalgar Square Books, it’s available from www.EquineNetworkStore.com. As unique as…

Ride Like a . . . Duck!

…Riding. Wendy, one of my favorite go-to sources for rider biomechanics information — and a heckuva balanced human being in general — is among the panel of experts in my…

The Lame Horse

…have changed. These days, the nerve blocks and X-rays are likely to be followed with an ultrasound exam, and maybe even an MRI. In fact, experts have identified 50 or…

Dressage Exercises for the OTTB

…address this balance from day one. Racehorses lean into the bit and not only push from behind at speed but also pull at the ground from the front. Experts have…