Our Horse Care category is packed with practical guidance to help you keep your equine partners healthy, comfortable, and thriving year-round. From seasonal care tips and everyday management to nutrition, grooming, and preventative health, these articles support horse owners of all levels. Whether you’re new to horses or a lifelong equestrian, this section is your go-to resource for confident, compassionate care.
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USEF Submits Comment on USDA’s Proposed Amendments to Horse Protection Regulations
Read more: USEF Submits Comment on USDA’s Proposed Amendments to Horse Protection RegulationsThe United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has submitted a comment in response to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed amendments to the regulations that implement the Horse Protection Act. In its comment, the USEF seeks to partner with the USDA in the eradication of soring in equestrian sport. The USEF commends the USDA…
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EQUIOXXยฎ Now Available For Horses in Tablet Form
Read more: EQUIOXXยฎ Now Available For Horses in Tablet FormEQUIOXXยฎ (firocoxib) Tablets received FDA approval in July, and now this new 57mg chewable tablet formulation of the only equine coxib non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is available for purchase with a prescription.
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What is a Digital Pulse? Where Do You Find It?
Read more: What is a Digital Pulse? Where Do You Find It?An equine digital pulse is a very useful tool for horse owners in determining if there is pain or inflammation in the hoof (or hooves) of your horse. The digital pulse is the bloodflow through the main artery going into the hooves. A digital pulse is typically hard to find/feel, this is due to the…
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Senior Horse Care – Keeping Them Healthy
Read more: Senior Horse Care – Keeping Them HealthyAn unfortunate part of horse ownership is that our horses age. And senior horses require a little extra care to ensure they are happy and comfortable in their upper years. As in humans, horses strength and overall body condition diminishes. This does not mean you can’t have a healthy senior horse though!
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Landscaping Ideas to Help Keep Away Bugs
Read more: Landscaping Ideas to Help Keep Away BugsBeing around a barn, we are all familiar with the annoying insects that come along with our 4 legged friends. Did you know there are landscaping tips you can follow to help keep away bugs naturally? Follow these steps to have a lovely looking facility and cut down on pesky insects. Your horse will thank…
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Abscesses in Horses and How to Treat Them
Read more: Abscesses in Horses and How to Treat ThemOne of the most common sudden onset lameness causes is an abscess. These occur for a variety of reasons, but they are due to bacteria invading the hoof and causing an infection. These infections typically cause pain, and in turn the horse does not want to weight bear on the affected hoof.
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An Ode to Our Barn Hands
Read more: An Ode to Our Barn HandsNot enough attention gets paid to the person/people taking care of our horses! Whether you call them barn hands, barn manager, facility manager, barn owner, or something else. They are IMPORTANT PEOPLE! Rain, snow, miserable heat, sickness, health or any other occasion cannot deter them from their job. Without them, our horses go without water,…
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A Guide to Volunteering During Fires & 10 Rules to Live by in Evacuations with Horses
Read more: A Guide to Volunteering During Fires & 10 Rules to Live by in Evacuations with HorsesA Guide to Volunteering During Fires By: Carrie Terroux-Barrett Wildfire season is upon us. That was made brutally clear yesterday when much of Colorado erupted into a firestorm in just hours, several large, structure threatening fires and a few smaller ones included. Colorado is no stranger to wild fires, and few words strike fear into…
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Group Scheduling with a Vet
Read more: Group Scheduling with a VetWhen you board at a facility, you can typically do group scheduling with a vetย for spring/fall vaccines to save on the Farm Call fee. This can be a pretty significantย savings VS if you had the vet out for just your horse. There are many things to keep in mind when scheduling visits like this though:
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Horse Lease Do’s and Don’ts
Read more: Horse Lease Do’s and Don’tsBeing a party in a horse lease can be tricky; whether you are the lesser or lessee. Here are some important factors to consider when deciding if leasing your horse out is right for you, or if leasing a horse is going to work for you (Horse Lease Do’s and Don’ts).
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Una moved to Colorado in 2007 and started the Colorado Horse Forum as a way to meet other equestrians in the area. Una now rides and competes in dressage. She operates a small dressage horse breeding program in Castle Rock.
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