Fireworks! While they are enjoyable for us humans, they can be an enormous stressor for our animals. According to the American Humane Association, July 5th is the most active day of the year for animal shelters. Without proper prevention, dogs can end up in a state of panic causing them to get lost, injured, or […]
Category: Care and Management
Healthy Horses Housed Outside
As the seasons begin to transition and day-time temperatures start to gradually get colder, it seems normal to keep horses stalled inside to keep them more comfortable. However, horses are naturally-born grazers, so it is important for numerous reasons to keep them outside as much as possible, even if we think it is better for […]
Wound Care for Your Horse
Whether you ride for pleasure, sport or work, chances are your horse will experience a leg wound sooner rather than later. Knowing how to care for and treat that wound with is key to keeping your horse healthy and performing its best. Perhaps the most important consideration before bandaging a wound is making sure that […]
Equip Your Equine Emergency Kit for Summer Travel
Just like it is a wise idea to keep a first aid kit in your barn and vehicle, it is a good plan to keep a medical kit for horses with you while you are traveling. With summer and the busy season for shows, rodeos, and competitions upon us, now is a great time to […]