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 Masterson Method® is an innovative…
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 EHV-1 (Equine Herpesvirus Type…
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 corkscrews and…
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 in such unexpected ways? This will forever be a question…
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 loved and cared for…
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 horses who unfortunately munched on wilted…
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 and organizations from across…
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 walking her…
This may be one of the worst hoof injuries I’ve ever seen. Paul, at Hoofin It Horseshoeing posted on Facebook, “What started as a pretty gruesome case, is now looking quite good after 2 months. I am feeling positive about…
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 to do for my horse. Watch…
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 stated: “We would like to draw your attention to…
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 feeding as the first…
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 predators in conjunction with…
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 ulcers. The equine stomach produces acid 24…
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 fast –…