The End of the Big Lick

Big Lick

Last Updated on March 8, 2022 by Allison Price Some great news from across pond yesterday: “The Big Lick” is on the way out! This news is about the Tennessee Walking … Read more

CASE STUDY: SHOCKWAVE THERAPY

SHOCKWAVE THERAPY

Last Updated on March 8, 2022 by Allison Price What’s shockwave therapy? Extracorporeal Shock Wave Technology is a technique that uses a special machine to deliver a concentrated, high-energy pressure … Read more

THE TROUBLE WITH FOXTAILS

FOXTAILS

Last Updated on March 8, 2022 by Allison Price Some types of mature grasses have foxtails as seed heads. These seed heads’ bristles can burrow into horses’ mouths and break off. The … Read more

EOTRH, WHAT IS IT?

EOTRH

Last Updated on March 8, 2022 by Allison Price Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Removal and Hypercementosis are painful and progressive equine dental conditions. This condition is more common in horses over 15 … Read more

Raves for the Roman-Nosed Horse

Nosed Horse

Last Updated on March 8, 2022 by Allison Price People are often described as beautiful because of their imperfections. It would be boring if everyone had perfectly symmetrical features. I think I … Read more

Horse Vaulting

Horse Vaulting

Last Updated on March 8, 2022 by Allison Price Vaulting involves performing graceful dance moves or gymnastic moves while riding on a horse. Vaulting is a sport that improves balance, coordination, … Read more

Running Braids for Long Manes

Braids Long Manes

Last Updated on March 8, 2022 by Allison Price Equestrians enjoy a luxurious, long mane. For some breeds such as Friesians, Morgans, Arabians and Arabians, this is a part of their … Read more

How does a horse see color?

Horse See Color

Last Updated on March 8, 2022 by Allison Price Horses can see certain colors. Horses don’t have the ability to see color as humans. Trichromatic color vision is what humans and other … Read more

What are working horses?

Working Horses

Last Updated on March 8, 2022 by Allison Price Working horses were once a major source of transportation. They were the main form of transportation before motor vehicles and could pull … Read more

Bathe Your Horse Beautiful

Bathe Horse

Last Updated on March 8, 2022 by Allison Price Laurie Pitts, top barn manager and groom, shares her bathing techniques to bring out the beauty of your horse’s coat. You … Read more

Low-Stress Foal Weaning

Low Stress Foal Weaning

Last Updated on March 8, 2022 by Allison Price To ease the separation from mom during foal sheaning, build your foal’s confidence. Hilltop Farm is a sport-horse breeding center in … Read more

GETTING A FEEL FOR HOOF FLARES

HOOF FLARES

Last Updated on March 4, 2022 by Allison Price “The horse hoof is a complex marvel in natural engineering,” Susan Kauffmann, Christina Cline and The Essential Hoof Book . It is … Read more

Breed Profile: The Haflinger

Haflinger

Last Updated on March 4, 2022 by Allison Price We take a closer look… The beautiful Haflinger is a beloved breed known for their friendly nature, chestnut coats, versatility and … Read more

Discover the Irish Sport Horse

Irish Sport Horse

Last Updated on March 4, 2022 by Allison Price The Irish Sport Horse (also known as the Irish Hunter) is a relatively young breed. After generations of crossbreeding the Thoroughbred … Read more

Horns on Horses

Horns on Horses

Last Updated on March 4, 2022 by Allison Price We’ve already discussed the possibility that unicorns exist. There are many plausible explanations for why the idea of a horse with horns … Read more

Brome Hay

Brome Hay

Last Updated on March 4, 2022 by Allison Price Brome Hay for Horses Today, we will be discussing grass hay. We’ll be discussing bromegrass hay specifically for horses. It is one of … Read more