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After a long winter, it’s common to find pastures looking a little worse for wear. Bare patches, thin grass, muddy areas, and signs of winter damage are all reminders that your grazing areas have worked hard through the colder months. Spring offers the perfect opportunity to give those pastures a …
Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Staff Veterinary Specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition Everyone looks forward to the warm weather as the ideal time to ride or work their horse. Most understand the dangers of working the horse under conditions of high heat and humidity. However, the horse can be compromised easily …
By the time summer rolls around, many of us have settled into a comfortable routine of longer rides, greener pastures, and more time outside with our horses. Since the biggest flush of spring grass has passed, it’s easy to assume the risk of pasture-related health issues has passed, too. But …
After a long winter of hay, mud, and shorter days, turning horses back out onto green pasture feels like the official start of spring. It’s one of those simple seasonal moments we all look forward to—watching horses stretch their legs, lower their heads, and enjoy fresh grass again. But as …
There’s something about that first stretch of green pasture after a long winter that makes both horses and their people happy. After months of hay, mud, and shorter days, it’s hard to resist opening the gate and letting them graze to their hearts’ content. As exciting as spring turnout is, …
In the wake of the current outbreak of New World Screwworm in the United States, US Equestrian has released this guidance document containing valuable information for horse owners. The guide includes an overview of the screwworm’s life cycle and challenges, prevention and treatment strategies, and what to expect at a USEF-licensed show. Please be …
Most horses don’t need a huge pasture or a fancy barn to be happy. But they do need companionship. I learned that lesson years ago with a horse who had everything I thought he needed — good feed, turnout, shelter, and plenty of room to roam. On paper, it looked …
At some point, almost every horse owner ends up wrapping a leg. Maybe it’s after a hard workout. Maybe you’re trying to reduce swelling after an injury. Or maybe you’re protecting a wound while it heals. Whatever the reason, leg bandages are a common part of horse care. The challenge …
If horses have one special talent, it’s finding creative ways to injure themselves. A small scrape can appear overnight. A minor cut can turn out to be deeper than it first looks. And sometimes a horse comes in from turnout with a wound that leaves you wondering exactly what happened …
Most horse owners eventually face a situation they never saw coming. A trailer accident. A deep cut from a pasture mishap. A sudden bout of colic. A horse that comes in from turnout not quite right. In those moments, preparation matters more than panic. The truth is, emergencies are stressful …
