Horse Health

BRIDLE PRESSURE POINTS

Understanding where pressure builds under bridles and bits can help prevent discomfort, tension, and resistance, and improve both welfare and…

1 year ago

BRIDLES, BITS AND BIOMECHANICS

Rethinking what’s ‘normal’ The sight of a horse moving in a bridle, poll flexed, lips gently closed, has long been…

1 year ago

BEYOND THE FEED BAG

How turnout, stress and routine affect digestion We tend to think of equine nutrition as the science of calories, minerals,…

1 year ago

SHOEING VS. BAREFOOT IN THE SPORTHORSE

What does the science say For some riders, shoes are non‑negotiable tools that let sporthorses stay comfortable, protected and competitive…

1 year ago

INTRIGUING INGREDIENTS – SPIRULINA

If you’ve been reading ingredient labels on equine supplements lately, you may have come across a mysterious green powder: spirulina.…

1 year ago

SOLE DEEP

What we know about sole thickness and soundness When we think about hooves, we often focus on wall cracks, flares,…

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UNDERNEATH THE GIRTH

Does shape, material, or elasticity matter? The girth is one of the most fundamental pieces of tack in your horse’s…

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DEPRESSION IN HORSES

Research indicates that horses can experience depression. Here we'll review the pioneering study that sought to identify depression in horses…

1 year ago

HAY! HAVE YOU HEARD?

Horses should have a diet based around forage, and while some will need more than others, this essential part of…

1 year ago

FIVE SIGNS YOUR HORSE ISN’T COPING WITH THE COLD

Winter mornings might make for stunning sunrises and misty arenas, but they can also take a toll on your horse…

1 year ago