Seasonal Risk Factors for Laminitis by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Laminitis is inflammation of sensitive layers of tissue (laminae) inside the hoof in horses and other animals. Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than any other time of year. Two reasons – high NSC (non-structural carbohydrates) from … Read More
A Lifetime of Friendship and Business Ventures by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher This picture depicts one of the greatest adventures of my lifetime. I was 29 years old and had just lost my father a few months prior. My friend T (Theresa) pushed until I agreed to be a … Read More
Get a Leg Up When You’re Alone by Theresa Rice I’m always on the lookout for new horse products to try. Recently, I came across the Solo-Ride mounting aid and was intrigued. After I read about the product’s origin I became smitten with the story. Isn’t the dream to … Read More
Training Takes Hard Work, Not Stuff by Mark Bolender Magic for sale! I have a Mountain Trail video that will make your horse perfect on every obstacle. I’ll sell you this magic bit to give your horse the perfect head set. How about this magic training halter that will … Read More
A Nutritious Treat Horses Love by Eleanor Blazer What’s up, doc? Just like Bugs Bunny, many horses love carrots. Luckily, carrots are very nutritious and make a great treat. Carrots are famous for improving sight. This theory got started during World War II. Britain’s Royal Air Force pilots supposedly … Read More
Farrier’s Formula® Double Strength Plus Joint Supports All Ages Joint pain and arthritis are common problems in the senior horse. Although these issues often cause year-round discomfort, the pain increases and mobility deteriorates in the cold winter months. Painful joints that are associated with arthritis, degenerative joint disease, weak … Read More
Be Prepared for the Predictable Changes of Aging by Dr. David Sauter DVM Horses are living longer and healthier lives. While humans are considered to be seniors at 65 years and older, when are horses senior? It helps to have a basis to compare “human years” to “horse years” … Read More
Find Your Body, Find Your Horse by Shelbie Fredenhagen proprioception pro·pri·o·cep·tion (prō’prē-ō-sěp’shən) n. The unconscious perception of movement and spatial orientation arising from stimuli within the body itself. The American Heritage® Stedman’s Medical Dictionary Riding demands that we tie our awareness into our horse and ourselves. Riding is all about expanding … Read More
Helping Horses and Humans Feel Better by Kim Roe How did you start with horses? My aunt was responsible for infecting me with the horse bug. She lives on a large farm in Wales and hosted me for school vacations. I took lessons at local riding schools around Oxford, … Read More
Older and Better – Our Beloved Senior Horses “Grow old with me! The best is yet to be.” ― Robert Browning We had many submissions in our Senior Horse Photo Contest. I struggled to work through them all, and agonized over the choice of winners. Choosing the youth category winner … Read More
