Horse Care
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Love Your Farrier? Let Them Know
Farriers work hard year-round to provide quality hoof care for horses worldwide. To honor their dedication and service, American Farriers Journal created National Farriers Week. Here … READ MORE »
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Better Breathing for Your Horse without Drugs: FLAIR® Nasal Strips, Now Black and in a Value Pack
Flair LLC, maker of the FLAIR Equine Nasal Strip, is once again offering Black FLAIR Nasal Strip, and the introduction of the FLAIR Six-Strip Value Pack. … READ MORE »
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The Motorcycle Versus the Mare, Or, Plowing Through Horse-Husband Power Struggles
Definition of horse husband: 1. a) a domesticated human male beast of burden b). a principle mechanic of towing vehicle and horse trailer c) an alternate … READ MORE »
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Buy a Gallon of ShowSheen® and Get a Pair of Really Cool Free Boot Socks
ShowSheen® – known as the world’s #1 selling hair polish – is asking riders to wear their colors. A free pair of limited edition, black-and-red ShowSheen … READ MORE »
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Zoetis: Keep the Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) on the Top of Your Mind
Horses worldwide face a serious threat from equine herpesvirus (EHV), a common cause of equine respiratory disease. In fact, they are three times more likely to … READ MORE »
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SmartPak Guarantees: If You Don’t See Results from Our Supplements in Two Months, You’ll Get Your Money Back
The folks at SmartPak say that when you’ve got a supplement that is smarter by design, fresh, and fed right every time, it works—plain and simple. … READ MORE »
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Rusty Coat? Is a Copper Deficiency the Culprit? Equine Nutritionist Dr. Juliet Getty Advises
If your dark horse is looking a little too red or rust-colored, it could be a mineral deficiency, according to equine nutritionist Dr. Juliet Getty. Here’s … READ MORE »
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Using Absorbine® Veterinary Liniment to Help Treat a Horse’s Minor Leg Strain
Sooner or later, almost every horse owner is faced with a sore, strained or swollen leg on their equine partner. Sometimes you know what happened, but … READ MORE »
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Merial: West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis at Record Levels in 2012–Now is the Time to Vaccinate
With more than 600 cases of equine West Nile virus (WNV) and more than 200 cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) reported in 2012, it was one of … READ MORE »
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Healing for Your Horse (or Dog, or Cat) That’s Outside the Box is in This Book
Waiting until your horse is sick or injured is not the best time to decide whether or not you believe in natural remedies–in other words, anything … READ MORE »
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A Progress Report on Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1)
Equine herpesvirus-1, also known as EHV-1, has been making headlines for the past few years. In this well-researched piece offered by the American Association of Equine Practitioners … READ MORE »
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A New Bandaging Solution For Veterinarians That’s Out of the Box, or, Sox
Sox for Horses, Inc. president Ray Petterson says he is the kind of horseman who has always tried to steer clear of quick fixes in … READ MORE »
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Merial on Horse Parasite Resistance: Why You Can’t Continue to Ignore It
The experts at Merial say that if you’re not addressing the issue of equine parasite resistance, you could be contributing to the problem. To learn more … READ MORE »
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You Can Lead That Horse to Soaked Hay if You Can’t Make Him Drink
We’re coming up on summer, which for many horse owners brings concerns about their horse’s hydration. Toward that end, Jennifer Azevedo, who created The Soaker, shares … READ MORE »
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Does Your Horse Have a Lot of White? Meet ShowSheen® Stain Remover & Whitener
The first thing we said when we got our new paint mare was, “Isn’t she pretty?” The second thing we said was, “Boy, she sure does … READ MORE »
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SmartPak Backs New ColiCare Program with $7,500 Colic Surgery Reimbursement
Wouldn’t it be nice never to have to worry about colic again? While no one can make that happen, SmartPak sure can help! The folks at … READ MORE »
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Horsemen’s Laboratory: A Billion Reasons to Manage Your Pastures
One high-shedder horse can drop 6+ billion eggs that have the potential to become infective larvae in a pasture over a year’s time. One low-shedder horse … READ MORE »
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Your Horse Doesn’t Come with Instructions, But You Can Get a Chart
Lacking a volunteer to regularly highlight my horse’s anatomy using watercolors, I have discovered the wonderful world of laminated wall charts. It all started with my … READ MORE »
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Preparing for the Pitter-Patter of Tiny Hooves: Foaling Basics from an Expert
I’m now the co-owner of two very pregnant mares, and as a result, I’m studying everything I can get my hands on about foaling, like a … READ MORE »
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The Top Five Ways to Get Your Horse Ready for Spring Vaccines
It’s that time of year, again, when horse owners need to schedule their vaccines with their veterinarian. Knowing which ones are necessary, and preparing for their … READ MORE »
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Herpesvirus Outbreak Study Reveals Neurologic Risk Factors
Why do some horses contract the more dangerous neurologic form of the equine herpesvirus when exposed? This fascinating article explains that a recent study shows certain … READ MORE »
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Horse Journal’s Book on Supplements: They Do the Research for You
Once you wash away all that winter mud, take a good, long look at your horse’s coat and hooves. What do you see? If you see … READ MORE »
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SmartPak Veterinarian: Don’t Let This Season’s Hay Shortage Put Your Horse at Risk for Colic
Research shows that changes in the batch or type of hay you give your horse can increase his chances of developing colic by 10 times! Fortunately, … READ MORE »
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Equine Nutrition Expert: Consider Curcumin for Horse Joint Inflammation
Is your horse in pain? Does he have arthritis? If so, and you’re looking for a natural alternative to injections or medications, equine nutritionist Dr. Juliet M. … READ MORE »
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Deworming Question Answered by Horsemen’s Lab: What Does “Egg Per Gram” Mean?
If you own a horse and pay attention to deworming, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “Eggs per gram.” What exactly does that mean? Dr. John Byrd … READ MORE »
