Consider Acetyl-L-Carnitine For Laminitis

…laminitis pain. This was tried because of the herb’s circulation-enhancing effects, but studies have also found it can protect nerve cells from oxidative damage (Brain Research, August 2006). Most horses…

Put the Horse Before the Horse Cart

…have him pulling a cart. (For our complete guide to teaching your horse to longe, see our November and December 2006 issues.) An important note about longeing a future driving…

Learn How to Fall Off Your Horse

…the Year nine times. Together, they captured the team bronze in Sydney. They also hosted their first-ever Virtual Winter Training Camp in February 2006 (virtual camp photo gallery). Life in…

The Perfect Small Boarding Barn

…out, you’ll be the first to know. This article first appeared in the May 2006 issue of Practical Horseman magazine. For guidelines on how to choose a boarding facility that…

Bob Avila: How to Spot Balance in a Horse

…June 2006, Bob took both All-Around Stock Horse Champion and reserve champion honors at the Magnificent 7 competition at the Western States Horse Expo, which features seven of the world’s…