A Horse’s Winter Coat – Keeping Warm In Winter
If left to grow, is a healthy natural winter coat enough to keep your horse warm over winter? The short answer is ...
Vitamin Loss In Cured Hay
Hay is valuable for its protein, mineral, and vitamin content. Vitamin A, however, loses 50%- 80% of its value in the first ...
Managing Pastures In Fall for Spring Growth
As temperatures drop and we move into late fall and early winter, it is essential to support your pasture for robust growth ...
Why Must A Down Horse Get Up Quickly ?
Have you ever wondered why caregivers encourage a down horse to get back up quickly? When a horse goes down, regardless of ...
What is EOTRH?
EOTRH, Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption, and Hypercementosis, is a syndrome where a tooth’s roots dissolve. Most of the changes take place in ...
Mowing For the Health of Your Horse and Pasture
Producing quality forage for horses on pasture takes active planning. It should include rotational grazing, fertilization, seeding, manure management, and mowing 3-4 ...
4th of July Safety Tips and Tricks for Horses
Without fail we will see equine emergencies on July 4th. Horses become panicked and inevitably hurt themselves. By following the quick tips ...
Laminitis Triggered by Hormonal Changes
Laminitis can originate from hormonal conditions like equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), or equine Cushing’s disease. The condition occurs gradually over months or ...
Pasture Management: Mowing Tips for A Healthy Pasture
Mowing plays a large role in maintaining a healthy pasture. Here, we answer a few questions for better forage production. Should I ...
Barn Survival Tips For Thunder Storm Season
Mid-March through June is when those of us in the Midwest need to be the most prepared for high winds and strong ...