Who doesn’t love offering their horse a tasty treat as a reward or during a moment of bonding and affection? Just like humans, horses love a treat and they’re perfectly fine as long as you go about sharing them the right way. Be frugal with the frequency of treating...
Cooler weather is now upon us and once the temperature sinks below 45°F a horse’s body begins to utilize more energy in order to maintain body temperature. Hair coat, body condition, moisture and wind chill factor are important factors that will influence your horse’s...
Here are a few interesting equine pregnancy facts as we await the spring delivery of new foals. The average gestation period for a mare is 340 days or 11 months. Mares typically mate in the summer and give birth in the spring. Mares are not ‘eating for two’ during...
Arguably, the most important parts of a horse’s anatomy are the hooves. The hooves are literally the foundation on which the horse is built. Unfortunately, hoof structure is complicated, and there is an entire spectrum of hoof irregularities you may come across. ...
Pigeon Fever, also known as Dryland Distemper, is an equine disease most commonly occurring in the Fall. It is a bacterial infection, and in most cases horses will be fully recovered in a matter of weeks. Pigeon Fever is caused by a bacteria called corynebacterium...
