by lvhad | Dec 17, 2024 | Horse Care
It’s lush, leafy, and green. It has a pleasantly earthy, sweet aroma. And it just looks so much more appealing than your ordinary bale of grass hay. Are you a disservice by not feeding your horses alfalfa hay? Before you splurge on the good stuff, let’s...
by lvhad | Dec 17, 2024 | Horse Care
Choke in horses can look alarming, especially if you’ve never seen it before. When a wad of poorly chewed feed or a big chunk of apple gets stuck in a horse’s esophagus, the muscles might spasm and clamp it in place, causing him to cough, gag, and produce prodigious...
by lvhad | Dec 17, 2024 | Horse Care
Horses, much like humans, can experience achy joints over time, especially if they lead active lives. The cushioning cartilage and connective tissues gradually begin to deteriorate, and the joint lining might become inflamed. To prevent and combat these changes, many...
by lvhad | Dec 17, 2024 | Horse Care
Fun fact: The United States is home to 2 million horse owners, and 7.1 million Americans are involved in the industry as owners, service providers, employees, and volunteers. (American Horse Council 2017 Economic Impact Study). You might be questioning: Is horse...
by lvhad | Dec 17, 2024 | Horse Care
As a new horse owner, you’ve probably heard the word “colic” whispered with a sense of dread around the barn. And for good reason—colic is a serious digestive condition that can be life-threatening for horses. The good news? You can prevent many cases of colic through...
