Keeping the Horse’s Hindgut Happy
Getting back to basics and simplifying meals might be the key to keeping the horse’s hindgut healthy and functioning properly.
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Katie Navarra has worked as a freelance writer since 2001. A lifelong horse lover, she owns and enjoys competing a dun Quarter Horse mare.
Posted by Katie Navarra | Feb 7, 2022 | Colic, Digestive System, Digestive Tract Problems, Feeding Foals and Young Horses, Feeding High-Performance Horses, Feeding Old Horses, Hay, Horse Care, Nutrition, Pasture and Forages
Getting back to basics and simplifying meals might be the key to keeping the horse’s hindgut healthy and functioning properly.
Read MorePosted by Katie Navarra | Dec 31, 2021 | Article, Back and Spine, Forelimb, Hindlimb, Lower Limb, Musculoskeletal System, Other Conformation Topics
What impact do structural deviations really have on your horse’s soundness and performance? Here’s what you should know.
Read MorePosted by Katie Navarra | Dec 19, 2021 | Breeding and Reproduction, Horse Care, Mare Care and Problems, Ovarian & Uterine Cysts
Here’s a look at the ordinary, as well as not so ordinary, ovarian abnormalities you might encounter in your broodmares.
Read MorePosted by Katie Navarra | Jul 16, 2021 | Article, Feeding Foals and Young Horses, Foal Care and Problems, Hay, Nutrition, Supplements, Vitamins & Minerals, Weaning
A well-planned feeding program helps a foal’s caretakers manage growth rate effectively. Learn about common foal-feeding challenges and solutions, as well as how to develop a well-balanced feeding program for young, growing horses.
Read MorePosted by Katie Navarra | Jan 20, 2021 | Diagnosing Hoof Lameness, Diagnosing Lameness, Diagnostics and Technology, Hoof Care, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Navicular Problems, Older Horse Care Concerns, Radiography (X rays), Shoeing, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional, Welfare and Industry
Lame horse? Advanced diagnostic and management strategies for navicular syndrome have improved long-term outcomes.
Read MorePosted by Katie Navarra | Apr 29, 2020 | Hoof Care, Hoof Care & Balance, Hoof Cracks, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Lameness
Overly moist, as well as dry and brittle, hooves tend to break and bruise. They can leave horses footsore or make holding shoes difficult. Here, veterinarians and farriers offer advice on hardening your horse’s hooves.
Read MorePosted by Katie Navarra | Feb 8, 2020 | Article, Basic Care, Body Condition, Horse Care, Nutrition, Obesity
Two experts share their tips for evaluating equine body condition and advice for using those results to create a feeding plan that suits your horse’s age, breed, and activity level.
Read MorePosted by Katie Navarra | Feb 7, 2020 | Barn & Stall Equipment, Barns and Sheds, Buildings & Structures, Farm and Barn, Healthy Farm Management, Horse Care, Safety, Stalls, Tack, Equipment & Products
We often think our horses are safe when tucked in the barn … but think again. Here, veterinarians share common causes of equine injuries that lurk in most barns.
Read MorePosted by Katie Navarra | Jan 1, 2020 | Article, Behavior, Equine Behavior, Horse Care, Nutrition, Welfare and Industry
Ready to ride more? Do you want to improve your horse’s health? Find out how to make your resolutions stick.
Read MorePosted by Katie Navarra | Dec 25, 2019 | Article, Seasonal Care, Welfare and Industry, Winter Care
Don’t get snowed in this winter—discover the thrilling sport of skijoring, which involves a horse and rider towing a skier at speeds reaching 35 miles an hour.
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