Regardless of their fitness level, many horses may not perform the same at high altitudes as they would at sea level. Although it seems to effect horses somewhat less than humans, altitude begins to take its toll on horses above 5,000 feet and is prominent above 7,000 feet. At high altitude the air pressure is […]
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Traveling Preparation
Summer is here and for many of us that means shipping our horses to and from events. Whether your trip is 10 minutes or 10 hours, hauling can be a stressful experience for horses. During shipping, horses often become dehydrated and begin to lose body condition. In fact, one study found that on average a horse […]
