Category Archives: Health

Once upon a time, my horse keeping methods were simple. My horses lived in a pasture. I fed them a concentrated feed, maybe added in a supplement or two, and...

What if I told you that with patient, conscientious placement of your hands on specific areas of the horse's body, you can bring about profound change in his physical and...

Healthy weeds. It sounds like an oxymoron, but it doesn’t have to be. You see, we, humans are quick to label any undesirable-looking plant as a weed. But to a horse or...

Your immediate response would probably be, "Sure, why not?" That may well be true, but you might be surprised to find out that a true food allergy has never been formally...

What a difference a year can make. Back in April of 2015, Olympian Will Coleman finished 6th overall at the Rolex Kentucky CCI4* on his then 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse...

Many horse owners struggle with the body condition of their horses. Some horses seem to gain condition easily others seem to eat and eat while not gaining body condition and...

I love history. I think it’s really important. And I think it’s really sad when history gets misstated, or distorted, and especially so when that distortion is used to sell...

Insulin resistance (IR), defined as a failure of insulin responsive cells to take up glucose under normal levels of circulating insulin, affects an estimated 12-15% of horses. IR is typically...

Spring is the peak time for grass-associated laminitis in most parts of the world. You can effectively treat, or better yet, prevent it, but only if you understand the mechanism....

Nimble, brawny and tenacious, thoroughbreds are genetic running machines, just as 'scopey' sport horses are perfectly suited for the gymnastics of dressage and jumping. The agility and willingness of the quarter...

Transitioning a Thoroughbred from racehorse to sport horse is no easy task. The process of rehabilitating and retraining these amazing athletes for success in other sports involves several factors, both...

Does your horse turn into the Tasmanian Devil every time he sees the farrier’s truck arrive? Do you dread any activity that isn’t active with your way-too-energetic partner in crime? Obviously,...

I remember quite well the time when a show horse over the age of 8 or 10 was considered “old”. Those days are long gone as appreciation for the experience...

The supposed health benefits of red wine have been touted for centuries, and more recently, scientists have taken a closer look at one specific compound contained in red grape skin:...

Say what you want about the "haves" and the "have nots" in the horse world, all equestrians are united in one key fact: no matter how much a horse cost,...

This time of year brings our new equine prospects into the world. When everything goes well, the hope and joy experienced with our foals is immeasurable. Nature can be a mean...

Frozen lumpy ground can make any horse look lame but if the horse has insulin resistance there may be more going on. The first thing to do is rule out...

Most horse owners know why deworming is an essential component in their health regimen. Horses are exposed to a number of parasites, some of which can stealthily wreak havoc inside...

As anyone who has been around an equestrian knows, put ten horse lovers in a room and you'll get 11 different opinions. We're a passionate bunch with strong views on EVERYTHING. Literally....

In the past decade chiropractic work—for human, horse, and other animals—has been increasingly accepted by the mainstream as a viable means of easing or, in some cases, eradicating pain or...