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by Wendy Croney For the budget-wise person, one of the first steps in the journey of horse ownership is figuring out how much your best friend will cost you. While the financial responsibility will fluctuate due to unknown variables, it is truly helpful to figure the “bottom line.” This …
DM Healthcare Products, Inc. launches innovative new horse hoof protection system – ProShield by N’Dura Hoof. DM Healthcare Products, Inc., a leading authority on innovative adhesive materials, is proud to introduce its breakthrough new hoof protection product for horses – ProShield by N’Dura Hoof. This revolutionary new application is the …
The tastiest way to provide your horse with his required daily serving of salt PLYMOUTH, MA – Salt is one mineral that many horse owners don’t always think about when it comes to supplementing their horse’s diet, but it’s vital to their horse’s health and well-being. Luckily, there is …
Hiding pain is one of the top survival skills of the horse. An important part of horse ownership is learning to recognize the signs a horse may be in discomfort rather than dismissing certain subtle cues as just bad behaviour. Dr. Brianne Henderson recently gave a well-received lecture to a …
By Stephen Flynn September 8, 2015 — With strongyles posing the greatest parasite risk to horses it is important to understand how the environment factors into their development. Regardless of the time of year, it is always a good idea to have a Fecal Egg Count done on a regular …
Tallahassee, Florida (September 4, 2015) “My horse would not be alive today if a friend hadn’t told me about Sox For Horses,” was the warm story of gratitude that Ray Petterson, president of Sox For Horses, Inc. of Tallahassee, Florida, heard when horse owner Leslie DePodesta of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, …
As the days get shorter, and the nights get cooler, it’s time to start thinking about your horse’s fall and winter wardrobe. At SmartPak, we’ve got all of the facts you need to make smart blanketing decisions. Blanket shopping is exciting and fun, but it can also be a daunting …
3 Factors to Improve Your Horse’s “Golden Years” by Jackie Davenport In the past months I’ve talked about how indoor or “arena trail” work can benefit both horse and rider and it is a discipline that many horses and their riders can continue doing very successfully as they age …
The Health Benefits of Going Barefoot by Carole Herder You’ve had a magnificent summer with your horse— cantering through emerald green fields, lazy picnic lunches and refreshing dips in your favorite local swimming spots. It’s been a fantastic time but now the seasons have changed. Maybe you’ve considered pulling …
Nine Ways to Keep Your Senior Equine Healthy by Alayne Blickle Caring for the older horse in winter is quite similar to caring for a younger horse and it’s especially important to monitor them closely. An older individual is more challenged and their immune system is not as strong …