By Jennifer Roberts With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, trying to fit in all of the parties and select the perfect gifts, it can be hard to make time for the barn. But, let’s face, any time spent with our four-legged best friends helps to de-stress and … Read More
Lexington, KY – Low body condition score and poor top line are symptoms of stress in performance horses. The most effective approach to correcting these conditions is to figure out what is causing the stress and taking appropriate steps to alleviate the stress factors. Correcting low body condition and poor … Read More
By Jennifer Roberts We all like to think of the barn as a place to unwind and relax, but did you know that there may be a hidden danger to you lurking in your horse’s stall? When you open the stall door, pitchfork in hand, are you hit with … Read More
Support the ACHF’s 2017 Economic Impact Study (Washington, DC)- Every day it seems like we hear about the economic impact that a “mainstream” business or industry brings to the table—the beer industry more than $252.6 billion; beauty industry $56.2 billion; NFL football teams $5 billion to their respective … Read More
Discover UC Davis Extension’s Summer Horsepacking Adventures for Outdoor Enthusiasts Davis, Calif.—This summer, join UC Davis Extension on two exciting outdoor adventures that take participants into the California wilderness on horseback— Mustangs: A Living Legacy and Mountain Horsemanship: Veterinary Care and Horsepacking in the Wilderness. Past participants have … Read More
December 2016 Cover Story: Celebrate the Winners of our Senior Horse Photo Essay Contest! Feature Story: Winter Horse Care: Struggles and Solutions Equine Wellness: 10 Ways You Can Help Prevent Colic Trainer’s Corner: Adjust Your Horse’s Stride for a Better Jump SHOP OUR HOLIDAY GIFT SECTION – Page 30! Click … Read More
10 acre Equestrian Facility is every horseperson’s dream. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1889 sq ft single story home with great layout and large deck overlooking horses in the field. Paved drive and parking area for 12 stall barn with tack room, office, bathroom, hot water wash rack, hay storage and … Read More
TEFF NATURAL: The Only Grass Hay Based, Low Carb & Low Calorie Complete Feed on the Market A grass based formula for horses requiring controlled non-structural carbohydrate and lower energy diets. Feed as a fiber supplement or as the complete diet in the case of sugar-starch sensitivity. Any horse … Read More
Top barrel racer and Purina® Ambassador Michele McLeod is featured in the third Stories of Greatness installment. Shoreview, Minn. [November 28 2016] – Being at the top of your game is far from a walk in the park, and few riders know that better than Purina® Ambassador Michele McLeod. … Read More
by Gina M. Frequez, M.S., Technical Specialist, Equine Technical Services Forage makes up between 50 and 90 percent or more of a horse’s diet. Much of the forage part of the diet comes in the form of hay. Because it’s such a big part of the ration, a good … Read More
