Stereotypic behaviors are repetitive, abnormal behaviors that can develop in horses, usually in those that...
Banamine vs. Bute in Horses: What’s the Difference?
Published: October 2020 | Updated: July 2022 Two anti-inflammatory prescription medications many horse owners keep on hand are phenylbutazone (bute) and flunixin meglumine (banamine). But when should these medications be...
4 Steps to Caring for Your Overweight Horse
Did you know that over 51% of the horses in the U.S. are considered fat? And about 20% of that 50% would be considered obese?* The problem with this is...
Horse arthritis treatment options explained
While many people may think of arthritis as being an old horse problem, the fact is that this gradually debilitating condition affects a large percentage of pleasure and performance horses...
The ins and outs of arthritis in horses
Arthritis is one of the most common conditions affecting both performance and pleasure horses. In fact, it is believed to account for up to 60% of all cases of equine...
Connecting gut health and insulin resistance in horses
On a personal note, this subject is particularly important to me because I have been fortunate to have had many opportunities to care for insulin resistant horses on nutritional research...
Is alfalfa good for horses with ulcers?
Ulcers are common in performance horses, and even many non-performance horses suffer from ulcers as well (1,2). Generally, ulcers are found in the upper region of the equine stomach that...
