When it comes to managing pain and inflammation in horses, two commonly used medications are phenylbutazone, often referred to as “bute,” and flunixin meglumine, known as Banamine. Understanding the differences between these medications and their appropriate uses is crucial for…
As a horse owner, you want the best for your equine companion. One issue that you may have heard of is equine ulcers. These are open sores that develop in the horse’s stomach or hindgut. But what exactly are equine…
Jen Larson and her family have a special name for the bond between a rider and a horse – they call it a violin horse. For them, it feels like violins are playing and they are running through a field…
Seriously, I can’t even believe people are still showing 2-year-old horses!!! What’s the rush? Why not just wait for their bodies and minds to be ready. Now I know some of you are reading this and thinking I’m a wacko…
A 16-year-old Shire mare named Beatrice was suffering from colic and collapsed in her stall. Her owners tried to get her to stand for 6 hours with no success. The longer she remained on the ground the higher the risk…
Our horse’s have such amazing and complex bodies and we are all trying to support their needs as much as we can. Flair Equine Nasal Strips posted a message and photo that was a huge eye opener to many equestrians.…
Want to get a read on your horses stress levels? Maybe check out their blinking and eye habits, says Katrina Merkies, PhD, associate professor and equine program coordinator at the University of Guelph, in Ontario, Canada. Her study of nearly…
This may seem like common sense to most, but everyone should be aware that unkept horse stalls are a breeding ground for deadly airborne pathogens that are invisible to the naked eye. Horsemanship scientist have confirmed that closed box stalls…
Back when I was a horse trainer, I worked with my veterinarian and they suggested that we inject a lot of our horse’s joints. I would always agree, even on the young horses. As I’ve gotten older I’ve learned that…
Apple cider vinegar has so many incredible benefits both for our horses and ourselves. Raechel Rohach recently started feeding Apple cider vinegar to her horse and posted before and after photos online. Raechel wrote, “Venus before on the right & then on…
This is why you should never tie horses with the reins. It is a dangerous situation waiting to happen. Bart Sirman wrote on Facebook, “Let’s talk about one of my biggest pet peeves. I’ll be at a roping and see…
There are always debates regarding 5-panel testing for breeding horses and I don’t usually share my opinion, but this is one of the few times I will. We are so fortunate to have things like 5-panel testing, why not use…
If your horse has an abscess or any other type of foot funk, sometimes it’s best to wrap it and often times those wraps fall off. I’ve tried many ways of wrapping hooves and I have to say I’ve had…
McKenzie Morgan and her horse H2 have overcome many obstacles over the last few years that would put a hiccup in anyone’s dreams. The difference is McKenzie never stopped believing in herself or her horse. They were in a horrible…
We are always trying to do what’s best for our horses. Whenever the topic of digestion comes up, I always pay attention. Horses have such a sensitive digestive system, so this is one of my favorite topics to learn about.…