Winter is right around the corner, which only means a few things for horse owners: indoor lessons, blanketing, hand warmers, and colic. Colic is known to be more frequent in the winter months primarily because of a decrease in water intake from our animals. Horses usually drink nearly 5-12 gallons of water per day. However, in the […]
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Olympic Dreams are Worth the Wait
Good things come to those who wait. For Olympic medalist Laura Kraut, the yearlong delay for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo was definitely worth it. Kraut was a member of the Silver Medal team representing the USA, and the postponement allowed her to find the ideal equine partner for this year’s event. “It was very, very fun and worth […]
Deworming Your Horse 101
The first day of spring is just around the corner, which means more time at the barn, riding outside, horse shows and vital barn-management practices like deworming your horse. Deworming your horse strategically is essential to maintaining good health. Not only does the risk of colic increase with parasite burden, but these tiny worms also […]
Colic Awareness: Preventing Colic Part 3
We have already learned about how forage and consistency can play a huge part in your horse’s diet and ability to avoid colic. Next up is one specifically for those horses on the road at horse shows or events… Turnout or Exercise Keeping the body moving is also vital to maintaining a good gut […]
