Emergency
Travis Tryan's reigning and three-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association/American Quarter Horse Association Head Horse of the Year Precious Speck, best known as “Walt,” underwent colic surgery in Nampa, Idaho...
Natural / Holistic
Preserve beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies by reducing pesticide use. With good management, you can still keep unwanted bugs in check. Photo by Betsy Lynch.
When it comes to caring for the environment and your...
Feeds
Older horses who have problems maintaining weight are good candidates for digestive
supplements. Prebiotics based on fermentation products of Lactobacillus have been
documented to improve weight gain and feed efficiency.
If...
Preventative
Horsekeeping can be a tricky business. Horses can't tell us when they're not feeling well, running a fever, or are generally not happy. So it's up to us caretakers to watch for the nonverbal clues that our horse may...
Seasonal
A mare's udder is usually only visible when she's ready to foal or nursing a baby. An infection or hormonal imbalance may also cause the bag to swell. Photo by Michelle Anderson.
It would be easy for many mare owners who use...
