As horse owners, one of the most universally dreaded situations we all fear is colic. Your horse comes in for…
Straight grains such as corn, oats and barley or sweet feed can contribute to the development of colic. Many bagged…
Travel and competition are stressful events for horses. Here is a list of colic-causing problems in our horses that can…
Ulcers are very common in horses, affecting horses in all disciplines--including pleasure/trail riding horses--with the highest prevalence among racehorses. There…
Dietary management for equine ulcers has an important impact on equine squamous gastric disease (ESGD), although it has little effect…
In certain parts of the U.S., particularly the western states, drought often causes a hay shortage, or at the very…
Allowing a horse to live turned out with other horses for all or most of the day is best for…
Spring is around the corner and you can’t wait to get in the saddle for lots of riding time again.…
As winter closes in around us, we have our warm winter clothing ready, hay in the barn, and the tractor…
It’s a beautiful day and you’re ready to take your horse for a ride. As you enter the paddock with…