By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Travel and competition season is upon us, and “show nerves” are common, even in horses. Agitated, nervous horses that are normally well behaved may benefit from a calming supplement. These products can contain vitamins, or minerals, or herbs, or amino acids. So, which to … Read More
Road to the Horse 2016 is guaranteed to be unforgettable. It’s been four years since past Road to the Horse World Champion Clinton Anderson has entered the Road to the Horse round pen but he returns in 2016 to challenge NRCHA Open Futurity Champion, Nick Dowers, in addition to a … Read More
FORT COLLINS – A transformative gift of $10 million from the Helen K. and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation is launching plans at Colorado State University to build a state-of-the-art equine hospital that will be among the world’s best in teaching veterinary students, promoting discoveries in equine medicine and providing specialty … Read More
The dressage horse is an equine athlete. Being an athlete means there are extraordinary demands on the body, mind, and spirit of the horse. In human athletics, it is well accepted that extraordinary demands on the body should be met with special efforts to keep the body healthy. The same … Read More
Ice-Vibe boots are rechargeable vibrating boots that boost circulation in horse’s legs. They combine the effects of cooling and massage therapy to effectively treat strains, ligament and tendon damage. The boots can be used with and without cold packs to reduce swelling and stimulate blood flow. Cooling slows down blood … Read More
Introducing our new Rambo Ionic Therapy for horses. Achieve peak performance with the Rambo Ionic stable boots and therapy stable sheet: Negative ions for positive results. Using specialized tourmaline infused fabric to release negative ions, Rambo Ionic causes a change in the water in your horse’s body, allowing increased … Read More
Competitive fun comes in many forms. The American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) announced today that the Great American Trail Horse Festival, to be held November 5-8 at the Von Holten Ranch in Mora, Missouri will also include cash awards for riding clubs and associations to compete for including a … Read More
October 2015 Kalypso Bay Farm: The Healing Power of Horses A Layman’s Guide to Soundness Endo, The Blind Horse: Caring for a Disabled Equine Rider Wellness: Muscular Imbalances in Horse and Rider Small Farm Makeover: What to Plant in Fall Click here to see all Digital Edition … Read More
ENTRY DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15 2015 WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY NOVEMBER 15, 2015 Enter Our Annual Senior Horse Photo Essay Contest! Share Your Senior Horse’s Story in Pictures with Our Readers Do you have an aged horse that’s been very special in your life? We’d like to share your story … Read More
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2014) – After a record-breaking 4-H Paper Clover campaign in the spring, Tractor Supply Company, in partnership with National 4-H Council, is hosting another Paper Clover campaign in October. On Oct. 7 – 18, Tractor Supply Company and Del’s Feed and Farm Supply customers have the … Read More
