The Lesson Horse Lifestyle
Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA
August 14, 2019
A good lesson horse is a valuable member of any riding program. Our sources share tips on keeping these trusty steeds happy and healthy.
A good lesson horse is a valuable member of any riding program. Our sources share tips on keeping these trusty steeds happy and healthy.
Your horse’s feet are his foundation. What does a healthy hoof look like? Does your horse need shoes, or is he fine barefoot? And what about hoof boots? Learn how to work with your farrier (or trimmer) and veterinarian to ensure your horse’s feet receive the right care.
Our equine nutritionist offers her secrets for solving chronic diarrhea in horses.
Can horses with PPID be turned out on pasture and have grass? It depends, one researcher says. Here’s why.
Aging for horses means strength and flexibility diminish, as well as the body’s ability to handle infection. Still, there are steps owners can take to keep senior horses happy and healthy.
Do you know the difference? Dr. Jeanette Mero outlines the clinical signs of heat exhaustion and stroke in horses.
Veterinarians are using chiropractic techniques more frequently to evaluate and treat back disorders in horses. Here, a CSU professor and researcher outlines basic principles.
Our equine nutritionist offers feeding advice to help the stocked-up horse.
Researchers found providing handfuls of forage to horses within hours after colic surgery improved gut healing.
Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy your horse, but the season also comes with management challenges. In this prerecorded Q&A, we’ll answer your hot weather health questions about riding, bathing, hydration, and transportation. You’ll also learn the signs of heat exhaustion and how to protect your horse.
A reader’s 17-year-old horse started trying to crib recently, which she’s never seen him do before. Why would he start now? An equine behaviorist offers insight.
Whatever your horse’s job, his joints keep him moving. But osteoarthritis can stop a horse in his tracks. Here’s what to know about this debilitating condition.
I’m concerned about my senior horse’s happiness. How can I keep him comfortable and content?
Transition to targeted deworming without a hitch with these free resources.
Research suggests that bisphosphonates can effectively help control clinical signs associated with navicular syndrome in horses, but there’s less research on off-label use. Here’s what to know.
Horses with grassy turnouts graze all day, so they don’t need extra forage when they’re stalled at night, right? Not so fast, our nutritionist says. Here’s why.
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