The need for quality horse hay – shorthand for attributes desirable in hay fed to equines – seems to be ever-present. Attributes of desirable horse hay include: Clean – It should not contain trash, dirt, dust, toxins, fungus, mold, bugs, weeds or other material that can interfere with digestion. Uniform – Bales should have the…
At some point, horse owners are likely to face an emergency or injury involving wounds and eye problems. It may be hard to tell if it’s a life-threatening situation, but an equine first-aid kit is a key component to providing care in an emergency. A toolbox holds a good portable first-aid kit, allowing you to…
It’s mid-March, which means the hot summertime temperatures are just around the corner. While people who live in the southern areas of the United States are undoubtedly used to the temperatures, those who head south for events might not be as prepared. Regardless, it’s important to understand how soaring temperatures and humidity can affect our…
Whether you’re on the road competing week after week or your horse spends most of its time in the pasture, gauging your horse’s level of health is important. Checking your horse’s vital signs regularly allows you to become familiar with what is normal, and you’ll quickly recognize when something is amiss—which will also help you…
With high-tech materials and easy application, the popularity of equine sports boots is steadily growing; however, many reiners still prefer to use traditional polo wraps. NRHA Professional Seth Ingram, of Purcell, Okla., is one of these. “I wrap polos because I like them,” Ingram stated. “First of all, I like the cost-effectiveness of them. For…
If your horse gets hurt or sick, do you have the supplies you need to either take care of the problem or to stabilize the horse until veterinary care can be received? If not, we encourage you to build a basic equine first aid kit. You should know what you have in it, and how…