Poor conformation such as long, sloping pasterns can predispose a horse to tendon and ligament damage.There are several factors that contribute to overload and breakdown of tendons and ligaments. The first is conformation. Long sloping pasterns and/or long toes/low...
Senior horses can continue to have happy, healthy careers with proper joint care and treatment. Photo: Leslie Potter"Oh, the old gray mare, she ain't what she used to be.”If the songwriter who penned this old folk tune knew anything...
The challenges of training a young horse are almost as plentiful as the joys; the rewards of accomplishment can feel like a roller coaster when mixed with the anxieties of working with an impressionable animal. Add to this list...
Download a free chart about wound care products for horses with possible products to use, if they are antibacterial, and if they promote drying and stop proud flesh.Click the image to the left to download a free PDF of...
If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to confront a medical emergency. From lacerations to colic to foaling difficulties, there are many emergencies that a horse owner may encounter. It’s important to know how...
Ever hear of curcumin? It’s the active ingredient in the spice, turmeric, which has been used for centuries in Indian cooking, as well as in Ayurvedic medicine. It exhibits anti-oxidant properties (neutralizing damaging free radicals), and has been used...
In this installment of "Two Minutes with Tab," Certified Journeyman Farrier Tab Pigg looks at a horse with under run heels and shows how targeted trimming can help correct this issue.https://youtu.be/RBy6V-8N6Kk Certified Journeyman Farrier Tab Pigg is a technical specialist...
Various forms of developmental orthopedic disease most often appears in foals and young horses that have not yet finished growing. Photo: Leslie PotterEvery owner of a young horse hopes that the youngster will grow up to achieve his maximum...
A young horse out on pasture achieves many benefits. He learns how to move his gangly frame, becoming agile and coordinated as he frolics in open spaces, particularly when he has other young buddies to run with.
While young...
You proudly survey your young horse as you consider sending him off for training to get started under saddle. He’s turning 3 years old, and you are eager to begin your working relationship with him. You know there are...
