Fall Laminitis Alert
[/caption] The risk of laminitis in the spring—when horses graze lush new pasture grass—is well understood, but fewer people are aware that cases of laminitis, a devastating hoof condition, also spike...
[/caption] The risk of laminitis in the spring—when horses graze lush new pasture grass—is well understood, but fewer people are aware that cases of laminitis, a devastating hoof condition, also spike...
There is an art to falling off in a way that minimizes your chances of getting hurt. And learning that art is just as important as learning how...
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And changing hay types is even harder on your horse’s system. Your pasture grass also changes composition in the spring and fall, when it grows rapidly and experiences a spike in...
The ideal pasture for a horse at risk for laminitis is a fairly dry lot with a few blades of grass and some weeds. | © Stacey...
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As the weather changes, it's always a good time to do a little check in on your barn, equipment, and your medical kit. If you keep your horses at home,...
Poets tout spring, swimmers and boaters long for summer, and skiers covet the white slopes of winter. But here in Montana, most of the horsemen I...
Detour AheadDry, fallen limbs and brittle, shifting foliage can block trails in the fall. Here are a few safety tips for handling small natural obstructions on the trail: Do...
Proper winter preparation is important to make sure you, your horse and your barn are ready for the coming winter weather. This checklist of fall horse chores will help you...
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[/caption] With spring a distant memory, you may think the risk of laminitis is well behind you. Don't be fooled by late summer's dried and sparse pastures, however. They can still...
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Location The event will be at Sunflower Farm, Bristol, WI, north of the Wisconsin/Illinois border and 20 minutes south of Milwaukee. To see the facility, check out its website at www.sunflowerfarms.com. Special...