Horseman's Corner
Bugs Gone Wild
Equine parasites grow, feed, and take shelter in your horse’s gut. We often see heavy worm infestation – strongyle, ascarid, pinworm, tapeworm, and bots in cases of severe neglect. Rescue organizations take in horses that show obvious signs of parasites, inclu...Read Full Story
Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way!
A horse with good ground manners is a joy to handle. He’s easy to catch in the field, stands quietly while his handler approaches, and puts his nose into the offered halter. While on the lead, he maintains a two or t...Read Full Story
Tools of the Trade: Breeding and Foaling Equipment
Horse breeding is part science, part art, part craftsmanship. We choose our mare and stallion carefully, hoping that together they will pass on their finest traits to the foal. But despite all our detailed planning, the end result may still be somewhat of a surprise. Perh...Read Full Story
Healthy Hooves
We’ve all heard the adage, “No hoof, no horse.” The phrase endures; sounding a familiar ring years after it was first coined. But how do we know if our hoof care program is really working? We’re pretty good at recognizing a problem like thrush...Read Full Story
A Blanket Statement
Have you noticed how the days are getting cooler? Just when we were getting into the swing of summer, we find ourselves facing yet another winter. How does this happen to nice people like us? Time to hunt around for those insulated muck boots, wool hats, and silk underwea...Read Full Story
Joint Venture, Innovative Options for Equine Joint Disease
When buying a horse, particularly a sport horse, you’ll take a good long look at his overall conformation. You’ll hold an ideal image in your head of the type of horse needed for your chosen discipline and compare him to that id...Read Full Story
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