Horse Health

Time Saving Tips Around the Barn

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In this blog, we explore some of our favorite time-saving tips and ways to let you make the most of your time in the barn and with your horse, especially if you keep your horse at home, have a rough board situation, or perform chores as part of your co-op board.

Managing Horses to Prevent Ulcers

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As horse owners, we all want the best for our beloved animals. To keep our horses happy and comfortable, monitoring for and preventing ulcers is important. Keep reading to learn more about some of the management practices that will limit the occurrence of ulcers in your horse.

Your Guide to Buying and Storing Hay

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Forage should be considered a horse’s main source of nutrients since it contains most of the calories that they need to thrive. Choosing the right hay for your horse is an essential part of your horse’s overall wellness. Join us as we explore the hallmarks of quality hay and forage and how to store your hay after you have made your purchase.

Administering Oral Medications for Horses

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From painkillers and antibiotics to dewormers and electrolytes, there are many equine medications that are designed to be administered orally. A well-rounded equestrian knows that while these medications have tremendous benefits for your horse, they can be challenging to administer to many horses. In this blog, we explore some of the more commonly used methods of giving oral medications, as well as a few “tricks of the trade” that we have found to be effective.

Understanding Heaves

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Heaves is a non-infectious, allergic response to mold in the air, pollen, or dust most commonly found in hay, straw, and bedding. Many times this means that heaves are made worse in the fall and winter months, when your horse may be spending more time in the barn. Comparable to asthma in humans, most affected horses begin to display signs around eight years old.