4 Misconceptions About Alfalfa
Does alfalfa cause kidney or respiratory problems or make horses hyper? Specialists shed light on these myths and more.
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Heather Smith Thomas ranches with her husband near Salmon, Idaho, raising cattle and a few horses. She has a B.A. in English and history from University of Puget Sound (1966). She has raised and trained horses for 50 years, and has been writing freelance articles and books nearly that long, publishing 20 books and more than 9,000 articles for horse and livestock publications. Some of her books include Understanding Equine Hoof Care, The Horse Conformation Handbook, Care and Management of Horses, Storey's Guide to Raising Horses and Storey's Guide to Training Horses. Besides having her own blog, www.heathersmiththomas.blogspot.com, she writes a biweekly blog at https://insidestorey.blogspot.com that comes out on Tuesdays.
Posted by Heather Smith Thomas | Apr 6, 2023 | Article, COPD, Heaves & RAO, Cushing's Disease, Hay, Kidney Problems, Laminitis (Founder), Metabolic Syndrome, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Other Respiratory Problems, Pasture and Forages, Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM), Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition
Does alfalfa cause kidney or respiratory problems or make horses hyper? Specialists shed light on these myths and more.
Read MorePosted by Heather Smith Thomas | Mar 31, 2023 | Article, Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Breeding and Reproduction, Breeding Basics, Breeding Planning, Colostrum, Diagnostics and Technology, Fetal Monitoring, Foaling & Foaling Problems, Horse Care, Mare Care and Problems, Vet and Professional
When will your mare foal? Learn the signs of impending foaling and what prognostic tools can help.
Read MorePosted by Heather Smith Thomas | Mar 13, 2023 | Abscesses, Article, Hoof Care, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Thrush, White Line Disease
Learn how to combat hoof issues such as thrush, white line disease, and abscesses that can develop in or be exacerbated by moist, muddy conditions.
Read MorePosted by Heather Smith Thomas | Feb 21, 2023 | Article, Cushing's Disease, Diagnosing Hoof Lameness, Farrier Issues, Hoof Care, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Laminitis (Founder), Metabolic Problems, Metabolic Syndrome, Shoeing
Find out how to recognize when a horse is at risk of developing EMS-related laminitis and what you can do to either prevent or manage it so he stays sound.
Read MorePosted by Heather Smith Thomas | Feb 18, 2023 | Article, Dental Problems, Dentistry, Horse Care, Nutrition, Veterinary Practice, Working With a Veterinarian
Here are some common dental issues that can negatively impact your horse’s performance and how they can be corrected.
Read MorePosted by Heather Smith Thomas | Feb 9, 2023 | Article, Dental Problems, Dentistry, Grains, Hay, Horse Care, Nutrition, Older Horse Care Concerns, Pasture and Forages
When your older horse’s pearly whites are past their prime, keep an eye out for signs of specific problems.
Read MorePosted by Heather Smith Thomas | Jan 13, 2023 | Article, Behavior, Breeding and Reproduction, Hormones For Breeding, Mare Care, Mare Care and Problems, Reproductive System, Sports Medicine
Find out if your mare’s frustrating antics are due to estrus, and learn about ways to keep them in check.
Read MorePosted by Heather Smith Thomas | Jul 17, 2022 | Article, Breeding and Reproduction, Breeding Basics, Horse Care, Mare Care, Mare Care and Problems, Medications, Vet and Professional, Working With a Veterinarian
Giving medications to pregnant mares is never without risk and should always be discussed with your veterinarian.
Read MorePosted by Heather Smith Thomas | Jul 10, 2022 | Conditioning, Conditioning For Competition, Endurance, Feeding Fats, Feeding High-Performance Horses, Grains, Hay, Horse Care, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Pasture and Forages, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Transport Stress, Water & Electrolytes
Feeding hard-working endurance horses is as much art as it is science. Our sources walk you through an endurance horse’s diet, from conditioning to post-race.
Read MorePosted by Heather Smith Thomas | May 3, 2022 | Article, Hoof Care, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Lameness
Mud isn’t the only moisture-related enemy of hoof health—consider dewy pastures and frequent bathing, as well.
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