by April Love | May 9, 2024 | Health and Wellness
Summer Time Tune-Up for Your Horse Share this post: As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, it’s time to give our equine companions the extra care they need to thrive during the summer months. From hoof health to hydration and performance...
by April Love | Apr 22, 2024 | Health and Wellness
The Equine Ribcage: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Connections Share this post: When we contemplate the anatomy of ribs, our minds typically conjure images of their role in protecting vital organs and facilitating respiration. However, unlike humans, horses...
by April Love | Apr 12, 2024 | Health and Wellness
Biomechanics of the First Rib Share this post: Ready to explore some insightful and helpful biomechanics info about your horse’s shoulder, first rib, front limbs, and hooves? Mastering this knowledge can keep your horse happy and moving freely well...
by April Love | Aug 21, 2023 | Health and Wellness
Keep Your Horse’s Lungs Healthy (Especially During Fire Season) Share this article: Wildfires. It seems like they’re everywhere these days. If you live in the Western US or Canada, then you know them all too well. And even the Eastern states...
by April Love | Oct 24, 2019 | Health and Wellness
Is your horse tripping or short striding? Do you wonder why your horse is pinning ears, swishing tail when saddled or when being asked for the trot or canter? A horse unwilling to flex at the poll, bend to the bit, unwilling to extend the gait, canter on the other...
by April Love | Oct 24, 2019 | Health and Wellness
Freezing temperatures and snow bring several misconceptions on how we care for our horses. In this article, April Love examines five common winter horse care myths, and what horse owners need to know. Let’s take a look at some commonly held misconceptions. “It’s...