Stereotypic behaviors are repetitive, abnormal behaviors that can develop in horses, usually in those that...
Colicky Horse? Take These Steps First
Key Takeaways Walk the low-grade colicking horse Call the vet ASAP Assess the horse’s manure Withhold feed or offer small meals only Offer water and electrolytes Should You Walk a...
When Something is Off: First Signs of Colic in Horses
Key Points: Colic is a general term for abdominal pain that can result from any number of things. Subtle symptoms of colic in horses include flank watching, stretching out as...
Overfeeding Broodmares: How do you know when it’s too much?
The most common misconception in the horse breeding world is that we are feeding for two. Thankfully for our wallets, we do not have to feed broodmares as if we...
How Do I Right the Ship?
Key Takeaways You'll Get All horses need pre- and probiotics. Feed changes, antibiotics, travel, disease, analgesics, anesthesia—even stress—are unavoidable in the domesticated animal and can overload and capsize the boat...
Is My Horse’s Digestive System Disrupted?
An Inside Look at the Equine Gut Microbiome Key Takeaways You’ll Get With so much focus on the exterior of our equine athletes, it’s easy to forget about what makes...
