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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 horse people have imagined it at some point. A barn outside the back door. Horses grazing in the pasture. Room for an arena, hay storage, and maybe even a trail right off the property. Dreaming about the perfect horse setup is easy. Figuring out how to pay for it …
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 …
Veterinarian Dr. Jena Questen Shares How Positive Reinforcement Changed Her Approach to Horses—and Her Life When most horse owners think about training, they think about methods passed down through generations—lessons learned from parents, trainers, mentors, and friends. For veterinarian Dr. Jena Questen, founder of ResqRanch, a life-changing accident led her …
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 pay attention to their trailer tires. We notice tread wear, check air pressure, and worry about blowouts before a long haul. But hidden behind those wheels are some of the most important—and most overlooked—parts of the entire trailer. Wheel bearings may not be exciting, but when they …
Most of us spend a lot of time thinking about our horses before a trip. We check feed, water, tack, health papers, and weather forecasts. But how often do we really think about the trailer? I’ll admit there have been times when I hooked up the trailer assuming everything was …
I’ll be honest: cleaning tack has never been my favorite barn chore. Like a lot of horse owners, I’d much rather spend my time riding, driving, trailering out, or simply enjoying my horses than sitting down with a bucket, sponge, and saddle soap. Somehow tack cleaning always seems to slide …
Every horse owner has days when plans don’t go as expected. Whether it’s a packed schedule, difficult conditions, or a lack of motivation, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind. The good news is that meaningful progress doesn’t always come from doing more. It often comes from simply doing …
