Anticipation is mounting for cowboys and cowgirls preparing for the biggest 10 days of their year – the National Finals Rodeo. With a relocation from the traditional Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas to a more centralized Globe Life Stadium, in Arlington, Texas, even those who have competed at the NFR in the past […]
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Simplicity in Health, Variety in the Ring Equals a Winning Combination
Diversity. It offers some spice to the daily doldrum of life. It also allows for an individual to become better and more well-rounded in his or her skills. For one equine competitor and trainer, that diversity has played a part in her ability to coach, train and make a livelihood out of her passion. Growing […]
Strategically Feeding the Ulcer-Prone Horse
What does an ulcer-prone horse look like? The first thing that comes to mind is the racehorse. He or she is young, travels often, runs its heart out and is fed massive amounts of feed in one day from the very beginning. This assumption is correct, since racehorses have the highest rate of ulcers at […]
The Impacts of Weather on Your Horse’s Digestion
There has always been a common myth that when the weather changes, the instances of colic in the barn increase. But is this true? Can a simple change in temperature, barometric pressure or location affect your horse’s health? A recent study says it may. The study, conducted at the University of Pennsylvania in 2017, stated there […]
