Longer Sliding Stops

Longer Sliding Stops

Last Updated on March 26, 2022 by Allison Price Your horse should not be doing a simple stop such as this. First, build a foundation for him. There are many factors that … Read more

Splints in Horses

Splints in Horses

Last Updated on March 26, 2022 by Allison Price The cannon bone is the horse limb that most people are familiar with. The splint bone, a small bone on each side … Read more

5 Truths About Riding Mules

Riding Mules

Last Updated on March 26, 2022 by Allison Price Many riders tell me that they would like to purchase a mule for trail riding, hunting, or packing. These are the things … Read more

Refeeding the Malnourished Horse

Malnourished Horse

Last Updated on March 26, 2022 by Allison Price A horse may become severely malnourished or disabled due to several factors. Although age and concomitant diseases can play a part, owner … Read more

HOW IS CHLORPROMAZINE USED IN HORSES?

CHLORPROMAZINE USED IN HORSES

Last Updated on March 26, 2022 by Allison Price Chlorpromazine, a tranquilizer phenothiazine. 1 Although Chlorpromazine can be used to treat nausea in pets and cats, the veterinarians often use it as a centrally … Read more

WHAT MAKES A BARREL RACER?

BARREL RACER

Last Updated on March 24, 2022 by Allison Price Most horse people have heard of barrel race, a controversial rodeo that involves a three-leaf clover design around three barrels. The fastest … Read more

HOW TO LONG-REIN YOUR HORSE

LONG-REIN YOUR HORSE

Last Updated on March 24, 2022 by Allison Price Long-reining can effectively teach young horses from the ground using long-reining. Long-reining is a great option for all horses, regardless of their … Read more

HOW IS DRESSAGE SCORED?

DRESSAGE SCORED

Last Updated on March 24, 2022 by Allison Price Dressage has never been more popular since the 2012 Olympic Games. Many people are not familiar with dressage scoring. Then, the penalty … Read more

HOW TO PIAFFE

HOW TO PIAFFE

Last Updated on March 24, 2022 by Allison Price Most dressage riders aim to ride at an advanced level and maybe one day get into the centerline tailcoat. Although most riders … Read more

HOW TO DO RISING TROT

RISING TROT

Last Updated on March 24, 2022 by Allison Price Riding in rising trot is one of the most important skills you will learn as a rider. The ability to rise … Read more

Healing The Bowed Tendon

Bowed Tendon

Last Updated on March 24, 2022 by Allison Price People often refer to horses as “bowed” when they say that they have a “bowed tendon”. This is usually due to … Read more

7 TYPES OF HORSESHOES

HORSESHOES

Last Updated on March 24, 2022 by Allison Price Professional horse riding requires the use of horseshoes. Horseshoes protect horses’ feet and prevent them from becoming sore during jumps or gallops … Read more

Lawsonia Intracellularis

Lawsonia Intracellularis

Last Updated on March 24, 2022 by Allison Price ABOUT Lawsonia Intracellularis causes Equine Proliferative Enteropathy. Horses are often called “Lawsonia.” is an obligate intracellular bacterium found in the proliferating cells of the … Read more

Anhidrosis in Horses

Anhidrosis in Horses

Last Updated on March 24, 2022 by Allison Price Central Kentucky is experiencing summer in full force. Anhidrosis is a growing problem in central Kentucky due to the extreme heat. Anhidrosis is … Read more

Forage Substitutes for Horses

Forage Substitutes

Last Updated on March 24, 2022 by Allison Price Horse rations have traditionally relied on long stem hay, pasture grasses and legumes as their main source of forage. Forage should make … Read more

Caring for a Blind Horse

Blind Horse

Last Updated on March 24, 2022 by Allison Price It is not difficult to care for a blind horse if you have just discovered it. While there are some precautions that … Read more

Navicular Inflammation

Navicular Inflammation

Last Updated on March 23, 2022 by Allison Price Navicular inflammation is a common cause of intermittent, often-shifting thoracic limb paralysis in horses aged between 4 and 15. It can affect the … Read more

Distal Tarsitis

Distal Tarsitis

Last Updated on March 23, 2022 by Allison Price Distal Tarsitis is the most common cause for clinical lameness in horses due to the tarsus (or “hock”) of the horse. Distal tarsitis … Read more

Excessive DDFT Tension

Excessive DDFT Tension

Last Updated on March 23, 2022 by Allison Price Too much tension on the deepdigital flexor (DDF tendon) can cause a variety of problems in horse’s feet. This includes differences in … Read more

Salt Deficiency in Horses

Salt Deficiency

Last Updated on March 23, 2022 by Allison Price Why Salt is Important? Horse owners often overlook salt’s importance, resulting in salt deficiency. Salt is composed of sodium and chloride. Sodium is … Read more

Types of Chaff For Horses

Chaff For Horses

Last Updated on March 23, 2022 by Allison Price Horses’ digestive systems are best if they have a constant supply of fibrous material. Chaff is a form roughage. It is made … Read more

Equine Taste Preferences

Equine Taste Preferences

Last Updated on March 23, 2022 by Allison Price Horse owners and veterinarians are often faced with the responsibility of providing medication and/or supplement feed. It is common for them … Read more

Can you eat horse apples?

Horse Apples

Last Updated on March 23, 2022 by Allison Price Horse apples are not allowed to be eaten by humans. Horse apples, also known as Osage oranges or Osage grapes, can be … Read more