Stereotypic behaviors are repetitive, abnormal behaviors that can develop in horses, usually in those that...
When Horse Transport Goes Wrong
Published: October 2020 | Updated: May 2023 We may not think twice about transporting horses on a regular basis, but it’s important to consider the effects of transport on the...
Horse hoof care basics from Rood & Riddle’s podiatrist
Published: March 2021 | Updated: April 2023 Most horse owners are well aware of the phrase, ‘no hoof, no horse’ and have a good understanding of what that means. They...
How to Reduce Oxidative Stress in Horses
Like us, horses are no strangers to experiencing stress. Intense exercise, transport, changes in management routines– these can all lead to stress which may affect a horse’s behavior, appetite, and...
Exploring the benefits of L-glutamine for horses
Published: June 2021 | Updated: September 2022 When it comes to reading labels on horse feed and supplements, L-glutamine is an ingredient that performance horse owners may automatically skip over...
How to calm a nervous horse
Published: June 2021 | Updated: June 2022 The horse nervous system can be divided into categories. There is the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and somatic nervous system (SNS). The SNS...
How to Prep your Performance Horses for Stress
Horses are no strangers to stress; in the wild, their survival depends on the ability to use the “fight or flight” response in order to flee predators. So in circumstances...
