Understanding Saddle Fit
Lucile Vigouroux, MSc
May 5, 2026
Do we underestimate the impact of ill-fitting tack on our horses? Learn how to recognize and address saddle fit problems.
Do we underestimate the impact of ill-fitting tack on our horses? Learn how to recognize and address saddle fit problems.
Find out how postbiotics influence horse health and which horses might benefit from supplementation.
Read about how veterinarians incorporate therapies such as acupuncture and PEMF to help your horse feel his best.
Is your horse’s diet and microbiome to blame for bad behavior? In this article we’ll break down the research.
Understanding the equine gut microbiome can help you create and support healthy microbial populations in your horse’s digestive system.
Varying the surfaces on which you exercise your horse can help produce a strong, well-rounded equine athlete.
What does it take to optimize a horse’s immune response and fight off disease?
Combining Gram staining and cytology gives veterinarians faster insight into uterine infections and helps reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.
Newborn foals depend on colostrum‑derived antibodies, making rapid and accurate IgG testing to confirm passive transfer essential.
Dr. Liz Schatz explains whether supplements can strengthen a horse’s immune system, especially in the face of equine disease outbreaks.
Dr. Frank Andrews explains how vitamin E and selenium could help support your horse’s immune system.
A nutrition expert offers advice on preventing weight gain and boredom while a hefty horse is on stall rest.
Commonly known as “heaves,” equine asthma is a serious condition that requires proper diagnosis, management, and often treatment. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Take a few simple precautions and management approaches to help your horse weather winter safely.
What causes delayed-onset muscle soreness in horses, and what does its occurrence tell us about our horses’ fitness levels? Learn more in the Winter 2025 issue of The Horse.
Know how your horse’s body reacts to cold weather and train accordingly to make the most of the chilly months ahead.
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