Farewell with Parting Tips

This marks my final post for Horse Journal – it has been a wonderful four years of collaborating with a truly exceptional group of horse experts. I hope that our no-nonsense…

Health Woes of Easy Keepers

…even heat stroke, a potentially life-threatening condition. Fatty tumors. Although the relationship between obesity and fatty tumors isn’t completely supported by science, some experts believe that your fat horse may…

Horse Journal OnCall: Slipping In Stirrups

…Spend some time in each riding session trotting in two-point (grab mane if necessary), which will help anyone develop a more-flexible ankle. Send your question to our experts. E-mail to: horsejournal@aimmedia.com…

A Fresh Look at Horse Fencing

…of an enclosure (where he doesn’t have enough space to flee from a shock without running into the fence on the opposite side). Many horse people and fence experts believe…

The Itchy Horse Can Drive You Crazy

…maintain proper brain function. Some experts postulate that the relentless itching irritates horses to the point where they develop gastric ulcers. So clearly, horses that itch terribly can truly be…