Edited News Release: NSAID's may help mask lameness while reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation, but they can also be very harmful to the equine, whether pet or athlete.
Farm and Stable Projects is building an ever-growing library of farm improvement projects from real horse farms across the country.
With falling temperatures and bad weather preventing a lot of travel, itâs a great time of year to stay indoors and do some online shopping through the many partners in USRiderâs benefits program â Winnerâs Circle Advantage.
Dr. Stacie Boswell has created a book that is packed with valuable information for not only equine rescues, but a book that horse owners can also glean a lot from.
These ten tips will help you as a horse owner, caregiver, develop the skills to maintain your horse's feet with occasional support by a professional farrier.
Healthy cartilage ensures joints can move without pain and has an important role preventing wear and tear on bone.
Hobble training your horse will teach him patience, will teach him to give to pressure, will teach him not to panic if his legs are trapped, and it comes in handy if you have no place to tie him.
"Neglect is the worst thing that happens to the horse during the winter months. Most horses are turned out to pasture and we only see them in the dark at feeding time," states Ann Swinker, Penn State Extension Equine Specialist.
During summer months, it is easy to provide loving care for the horses and make sure they are fit and in good health, but it isn't all that easy during the dark cold days of winter.
The horse has two natural defenses against cold, a long hair coat and a layer of fat beneath the skin. Both provide an excellent means of insulation against the cold.