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Have You Tried the Easyboot Glove, Horse Journal’s Product of the Year?

First it was the Best Buy award, given to the Easyboot Trail hoof boot late last year. The Easyboot Trail’s closure system makes it very uncomplicated … READ MORE »
If Your Horse Battles Laminitis, is Glucosamine Safe?

Glucosamine is often the go-to supplement to ease the discomfort of osteoarthritis, but is it safe for the insulin-resistant horse, especially one battling laminitis or Cushing’s … READ MORE »
Supplements in a Horse Diet: Too Much, Too Little or None at All?

If the phrase “well-rounded equestrian” was in the dictionary, it would be accompanied by a photo of Dr. Clair Thunes. Growing up in England, Clair competed … READ MORE »
Forget War Horse: One Ornery Mule Leads National Charge

The Equine Network’s own Shara Rutberg has this very fun story about a mule who found her forever home: Her mighty battle cry sounds more like … READ MORE »
Is Lameness Cropping Up? Learn Your Horse’s Legs By Feeling

Most of us will at least eyeball our horse’s legs while grooming and tacking up, but setting down the brush or hoof pick and actually feeling … READ MORE »
Where to Check the Horse Poop to Find Horse Worms for Deworming?

For those of you who rely on a fecal egg count as part of your horse deworming strategy, you may have wondered about the best way … READ MORE »
Lions and Bears in the Wilderness, Oh My!

When it comes to successfully handling wildlife encounters in the wilderness, Colorado Division of Wildlife Game Warden Ron Zaccagnini (who also owns horses) has 30 years … READ MORE »
Horse Whinny: When He’s Not Focused on You

Horse sounds can be fun to hear–unless your horse keeps up a steady stream of whinny conversation with another horse when you don’t want him to. … READ MORE »
A Quick Rundown on Chronic Laminitis

What exactly is chronic laminitis, and how does it differ from acute laminitis? Laurie Bonner explains it all in this piece from EQUUS: Definition of chronic … READ MORE »
A Few Tips For Selling Horses

Maybe you need a different horse that will better match your needs. Or maybe you need to thin your herd. Whatever the reason, if you’re thinking … READ MORE »
Is it Laminitis? Subtle Signs of Pain in Horses

Some signs of pain in horses are obvious—rolling or pawing, for example. More subtle signs of pain in horses are easy to overlook, however. Be alert for the following … READ MORE »
Want Your Horse to Want to be with You? Curl up on the Couch with this Book

I haven’t ridden my mare since Halloween, when she became lame by injuring her hock. And since our vet makes barn calls, I haven’t needed to … READ MORE »
Horses and Mud: Not a Good Mix

It’s that time of year: It rains and snows and eventually the ground becomes a mushy, slippery place that makes it tough for your horse. Horse … READ MORE »
Laminitis: The First 48 Hours

Laminitis: The term strikes fear in every horse owner. But what exactly happens in those important first hours when your horse comes down with this hoof … READ MORE »
Have Baggage? Horse Won’t Travel

One of the biggest training breakthroughs I had with my filly Sophie was when we ditched the lesson and played instead. I had taken the 2-year-old … READ MORE »
Judge’s Ruling In Eventing Lawsuit Affirms Personal Responsibility

Riding horses comes with risks, and that is certainly true of eventing. John Strassburger, Horse Journal’s Performance Editor, and long-time three-day event expert, discusses the results … READ MORE »
The Story of a Brave Horse That Suffered From Laminitis

Since 1984, the all-volunteer Animal Health Foundation, founded by St. Louis veterinarian Donald M. Walsh, DVM, has funded more than $250,000 in Laminitis-Founder research in the … READ MORE »
Honey, Do You Understand Why I Need Time in the Saddle?

If your significant other gave you the ultimatum of: “It’s either me or the horse”—would you hesitate before responding? And while that’s a rhetorical question only, … READ MORE »
Romantic Dude Ranch Vacations: A Man’s Guide to a Horsey Valentine’s Day Gift

You’re panicked, because Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and you procrastinated. Luckily for you, Top50 Ranch offers idea-stumped guys the ultimate guide to choosing the perfect Valentine’s gift … READ MORE »
Does Glucose Play a Role in Laminitis?

How your horse absorbs glucose may contribute to his likelihood of getting laminitis. A University of Queensland study supports the hypothesis that glucose starvation of the … READ MORE »
A Dad’s Perspective: Giving up Horse Shows for Trail Riding Still Breaks the Bank

It’s often difficult for those of us immersed in our horse lives to see ourselves, or our horse situation, as “others” see it. And by others, … READ MORE »
They Work to Keep Trails Groomed So We Can Enjoy Riding on Them

The folks of Back Country Horsemen of American want you to think about this: When you ride your horse down a well-groomed trail with level footing, … READ MORE »
In Case You Aren’t in Shape for Spring: A Forgiving Riding Breech

Do you spend so much time taking care of your horse that sometimes you don’t have time for yourself–such as getting to the gym? There’s no … READ MORE »
An Eastern Approach to Treating Laminitis

Along with supplements and acupuncture, veterinarian Joyce Harman utilizes traditional Chinese medicine in her practice to treat laminitic horses. And she’s not the only one. Natural … READ MORE »
A Home For Every Horse

Get the word out: www.equine.com has developed a program called, “A Home For Every Horse,” with the goal of finding homes for as many unwanted horses as possible. … READ MORE »