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Horse Happiness- What Are The Signs?
Horse Happiness- What Are The Signs?
Horses are expressive and communicative creatures with a broad range of emotions. It is our personal goal as equestrians that our horses always be happy throughout their lives. What are... Read more...
Sore Backs in Horses
All horses can have sore backs at some point in their lives. What are some of the causes of back soreness, and how is it treated? Sore backs come from an ill-fitting saddle, rider imbalance, and overwork and overtraining. Horses also acquire a sore back as a side effect from another injury. Treatment includes steroid and or NSAID injections, chiropractic care, and electrotherapy. The intensity of treatment changes with the severity of injury. Since sore backs are common, understanding basic treatment will help you provide better care for your horse.... Read more...
cross-training promotes flexibility and coordination
Cross Training for Horses
Cross-training is a type of training regimen used in the equestrian industry. Riders hear it often when discussing horse fitness, but what exactly is it? Cross-training means using multiple different... Read more...
Reining showcases the athleticism of the modern ranch horse
What Is Reining?
Reining is quickly gaining popularity as a Western riding discipline. Performance horses spin and slide across the arena floor, but what does the sport entail? Reining competition involves judging a... Read more...
Suspensory ligament injury is common in sporthorses
Suspensory Ligament Injury in Horses
Suspensory ligament injury is a common ailment in horses. The suspensory ligament contributes to a horse’s natural movement. It supports the fetlock and prevents it from overextending as the horse... Read more...
Dressage is horseback riding at its most elegant
All About Dressage
Dressage is one of the three Olympic-level equestrian sports. Many dressage riders describe it to those outside the sport as “ballet on horseback”, but what is this equestrian sport? Dressage... Read more...
Allergies in horses come from multiple sources
Allergies in Horses
With spring upon us and seasonal allergy season well underway, it is an appropriate time to discuss allergies in horses. Equines are just as susceptible to both environmental and food... Read more...
showjumping vs hunters
Showjumping vs Hunters
Showjumping and hunter-jumper or hunters are two of the most popular disciplines in equestrian sport. At their core, they both involve taking horses through a series of jumps on a... Read more...
Equine anhidrosis can lead to serious conditions like heat stroke
Equine Anhidrosis
Equine Anhidrosis is a common condition that affects horses of any breed, age, and coat color. Horse owners often discuss it and its prevention, but what is it? Equine Anhidrosis... Read more...
Giving your horse choices is so important.
The Importance of Giving Your Horse Choices
Horses have so many aspects of their life decided by their riders. Everything from where they live to what horses they are pastured with. As equestrians, we must remember that... Read more...
Affirmed was a champion racehorse
All About Affirmed
Did you know that Dr. Warren, the creator of BioPro Armour, had the opportunity to work with Triple Crown winner Affirmed on the racetrack? Who exactly was this famous horse?... Read more...
Equine narcolepy is a rare sleep disorder
Equine Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that most people associate with humans, characterized by random and excessive drowsiness and sleep attacks. Did you know that horses can get it too? What... Read more...