As eventers, a lot of our show dress originates from foxhunting: the button-down wool coat, light-colored breeches, black leather boots,…
What does your horse eat at mealtimes? Two flakes of hay and half a coffee can of grain? What do…
Long, slow rides at the walk are essential for rebuilding your horse's base fitness after some time off. Most of…
In central Kentucky, it's pretty rare to have a good coating of snow on the ground. If we get one,…
Joint Supplements Arthritis and degenerative joint disease are common problems in performance horses. They can often be managed with joint…
When purchasing hay for your horse, assess its freshness; it should not be dusty or smell moldy or musty. Moldy…
Grazing Good-quality pasture is a wonderful source of energy, protein, fiber and vitamins. Horses enjoy grazing and are designed to…
Fiber Unlike humans, horses are able to extract energy from the fiber in their diet. The fiber is converted to…
If you are a pleasure rider or only work your horse hard occasionally, his diet will differ from that of…
Exercise In general, horses that are properly fed are more likely to be too fat than too thin. If you…