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Equine Massage Wither Release Technique

Featured Articles, Horse Care, Horse Health, Video

Have you ever wondered if your horse has a sore back or withers and if there's something that you can actually do to help them? Jim Masterson demonstrates the Masterson Method Withers Release Technique. The Ma... Read More...

7 Horses Killed In Deadly Virus Outbreak

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The equestrian industry is a huge yet very close-knit community and when tragedy strikes we are there for one another in any way possible. When a local equestrian center gets struck with a horrible outbreak of ... Read More...

Neglected Pony Makes Incredible Comeback

Adorable, Featured Articles, Horse Care, Horse Health, Miniature Horse, Pony, Rescue, Video

An animal sanctuary in Belgium was called by the animal welfare authorities letting them know there was a pony that had been locked up for a long time. When he walked off the trailer his feet looked like corksc... Read More...

Veterinarians Save Mare With Pole Lodged Through Her Head

Equine Rescue, Featured Articles, Horse Care, Horse Health, Miracle, News

The veterinarians at Iowa State University recently performed nothing short of a miracle. Iowa State University Large Animal Hospital posted the following message on Facebook, "How do horses injure themselves ... Read More...

US National Champion Arabian Mare – After The Show

Arabian, Featured Articles, Horse Care, Horse Health, Horse Shows, Video

Horse shows can fall under a magnifying glass of negativity at times. A lot of people don't agree with showing horses or even keeping them in stalls at all. It's unfortunate because these horses are generally... Read More...

Danger Of Red Maple Toxicity In Horses

Featured Articles, Horse Care, Horse Health, Veterinary

Dr. Parks with Iron Will Mobile Veterinary Services wanted to remind everyone about the danger of Red Maple Leaf Toxicity in horses. They wrote on their Facebook page, "Dr. Parks has been managing a group of h... Read More...

Amazing Horse Rescue With A Happy Ending (Video)

Featured Articles, Horse Care, Horse Health, Rescue, Video

Bourbon County (Kentucky) officials were called to a farm where 38 horses and 2 foals had been left to die of starvation and dehydration. Many of them were injured. Some near death. As word spread, people an... Read More...

Equestrians Bring Horses In Their Homes For Hurricane Irma

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While everyone was evacuating horses and ensuring their safety in Florida, Georgia Mott had a great way to keep her horses safe. She brought them in her house and gave them a bedroom! Watch the video of her wal... Read More...

Horses Injured Hoof And How They’re Healing It

Featured Articles, Horse Care, Horse Health, Miracle, Veterinary

This may be one of the worst hoof injuries I've ever seen. Paul, at Hoofin It Horseshoeing posted on Facebook, Hoofin It Horseshoeing Facebook "What started as a pretty gruesome case, is now looking quite g... Read More...

The Key To A Balanced Horse – Equilibration Dentistry

Horse Health, Veterinary, Video

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I'll admit it, I have never heard of Equilibration Dentistry before watching this video. I have always had my horse's teeth floated and checked regularly, but after watching this is something I definitely want ... Read More...

Germany Bans Trimming Horse Whiskers And Ears

Dressage, Featured Articles, Horse Care, Horse Health, Horse Shows, Horse Training, News

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Secretary-general, Imke Lubeseder, of the German Equestrian Federation (FN) sent a reminder to all members noting that trimming whiskers and ears is against animal welfare and forbidden in Germany. The reminder... Read More...

Don’t Let Your Horse Get An Ulcer- 7 Easy Steps

Featured Articles, Horse Health, Nutrition

I never stop urging horse owners to “feed your horse like a horse,” for the simple reason that a horse, fed according to his physiology and instincts, will be healthier. I often speak about free choice forage f... Read More...

Why Most Horses Prefer To Eat Outside If Given The Choice

Featured Articles, Horse Care, Horse Health, Nutrition

Is a horse mentally comfortable in a cozy stall with shavings or a shelter with sides? Probably not. Horses are prey animals; their main form of defense is flight which requires sight and sound to detect predat... Read More...

Never Exercise Your Horse on an Empty Stomach…Ever!

Featured Articles, Horse Health, Nutrition, Veterinary

Provide your equine with forage prior to and during prolonged exercise. While trail riding, offer the opportunity to graze along the way. Why? Acid splashing in the stomach is uncomfortable and may induce ulcer... Read More...

Equine Sinus Surgery Reveals These – You’ll Never Guess What They Are

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The Equine Dental Clinic Ltd recently had a patient with a trapped sinus infection. They explained on Facebook, "If the horse's head was solid bone, it would be too heavy for the horse to carry around and run f... Read More...