Determining when it’s too hot to ride a horse depends on several factors, including temperature, humidity, the horse’s fitness level and the intensity and duration of the ride. Much like us, horses are susceptible to heat stress. Riding in excessively hot and humid conditions can pose health risks to both the horse and the rider. […]
Category: Care and Management
How to Prevent Heat Stress in Horses
Heat Stress in Horses Summer is still months away, but Mother Nature doesn’t know that. The temperatures are already climbing, and just like humans don’t enjoy heat and humidity, your equine companion also has a certain threshold for heat. Horses have a natural ability to handle extreme temperatures when kept within the upper and lower […]
Horse Inflammation Treatment Options are Varied
Horse inflammation treatment typically involves a combination of management strategies, veterinary care and supportive therapies tailored to the underlying cause and severity of the inflammation. Here are some common approaches used to treat inflammation in horses: Horse Inflammation Treatment Options 1. Identify and Address the Underlying Cause The first step in treating inflammation in horses […]
The Benefits of a Forage-based Diet for Horses
Forage-based Diet for Horses Horses were born to be natural grazers. Today, many of our equine friends are given extra love and attention with individually prepared meal twice daily. These are comprised of oats, corn, barley, or any processed feeds. However, when horses were introduced to America by the Spanish, they survived and thrived on […]