Feeding Healthy Hard Keepers
Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS
November 4, 2024
Does your otherwise healthy horse have trouble keeping pounds on? Here are 5 tips to consider when feeding the mature, healthy hard keeper.
All aspects of caring for performance horses
Does your otherwise healthy horse have trouble keeping pounds on? Here are 5 tips to consider when feeding the mature, healthy hard keeper.
Can a warmup or cooldown routine affect equine joint health? What is the best way to start and finish your horse’s exercise routine? Find out in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Behavioral issues in horses often stem from underlying physical problems, requiring careful evaluation to identify and address root causes.
Here’s how you and your veterinarian can work together to reduce your horse’s risk of developing joint disease in his early years.
Splint bone injuries are common in both working and pastured horses. Here’s what you should know.
Discover how your horse’s diet plays an important role in optimizing his performance and recovery.
Driving horses, whether pulling a plow, going for a pleasure drive, or competing, face health considerations similar to and distinct from those of typical sport horses.
How does an FEI steward secure equine welfare at the highest levels of the sport? We caught up with one to find out.
Learn to recognize the signs of equine back pain and what therapies are available.
A horse’s body has about 700 muscles. By understanding how muscles produce movement, you can formulate training and rehab strategies.
New research is shedding light on equine shivers, a poorly understood neuromuscular condition affecting horse movement and performance.
Develop a therapeutic exercise program to help keep equine athletes and recreational horses alike feeling their best.
Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
A veterinarian explains why hoof radiographs are important, how to use them, and what role they play in helping your horse feel and move better.
Detecting and managing osteoarthritis in its early stages can go a long way toward keeping your horse sound, comfortable, and happy in his job for years to come.
Find out what health conditions overweight horses might be more likely to develop and how you can help your horse safely lose weight to improve his performance.
Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with
