Horse Care
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How to Long-Rein Your Horse
Unbroken young horses should have sensitive mouths and a fair degree of natural coordination and balance when first ridden, which can be effectively taught ... -
How to Identify and Manage Ringworm
If you notice a tiny tuft of hair sticking up in your horse’s coat, you’ll probably assume it’s a fly bite, or perhaps your ... -
How to Identify and Manage Equine Influenza
Equine influenza is not the most dangerous disease that your horse may succumb to, and most horses recover quickly and fully with rest and ... -
How Often Should You Turn Your Horse Out?
It’s widely accepted among the equestrian community that horses are happiest and healthiest when they are kept outside at pasture for as much time ... -
About Your Horse’s Respiratory System
The horse’s respiratory system provides him with the oxygen that’s essential for all cell functions throughout the horse’s body, including the removal of carbon ... -
How to Manage Flies Around Horses
When the lighter evenings and warmer weather arrive, you can look forward to taking off your horse’s rugs and riding outside in the fresh ... -
How do Horses Sleep Standing Up?
Every horse owner has seen their horse standing in his stable or field, head hanging, lip flapping, eyes closed. But is your horse asleep, ... -
How, When and Why to Use Studs
If you compete on grass, your horse might struggle to keep his balance on days when the ground is slippery, especially on a firm ... -
How to Identify and Manage Navicular
The word “navicular” is not something that any horse owner wants to hear. But if you compete in dressage classes where the correctness and ... -
How to Keep Your Horse Happy When Stabled
Although it’s preferable to allow your horse to spend as much time as possible roaming freely around a field or paddock, there may be ...
