Originally thought to be a reaction to feeding sweet feed, “sweet itch” is a skin condition caused by a hypersensitivity reaction to insect bites, primarily the tiny Culicoides midge. Other...
http://www.equisearch.com/use-a-barrier-product-to-fight-sweet-itch/
October 30, 2008 -- Five weeks after Hurricane Ike devastated trails in the Clark State Forest in Indiana, the 100-mile and 50-mile American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) National Championship riders...
http://www.equisearch.com/news/endurance_championships_103008/
There are many different opinions about how a horse should be warmed up prior to exercise. Unfortunately, there is not much available in terms of formal...
"Surface factors" is simply a term I use to refer to such things as saddle sores, girth rubs, scrapes, bruises, minor cuts, and skin conditions (specifically, rashes, hives, and scratches)...
http://www.equisearch.com/uncategorized/how-handle-horse-saddle-sores-girth-rubs-and-more/
Nowadays, more and more horse owners are looking beyond the realms of conventional medicine when seeking healthcare options for their horses. The reasons for this are varied--perhaps a long term...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/alternative_therapies/alternativecare062899/
Did you know hoof quality has as much to do with what’s going on inside your horse as it does with his environment? A hoof supplement that provides the proper...
http://www.equisearch.com/new-year-new-you/day-29-no-hoof-no-horse/
This winter maintain your trailer, and follow these winter-driving tips from USRider. [/caption] Go slow. Follow this rule of thumb: “rain, ice, and snow--take it slow.” Slow down even more when...
http://www.equisearch.com/farm_ranch/trailering/winter_tip_for_pulling_a_horse_trailer/
[/caption] By Christine Barakat, EQUUS Magazine The average horse takes about 17 breaths per minute. By the time he reaches age 20, he will have inhaled and exhaled approximately 178,704,000 times. That’s...
http://www.equisearch.com/senior-resource-center-your-aging-horse-respiratory-health/
Colic is the most common life-threatening condition horses of all ages face, and it's important to recognize symptoms of colic. Unfortunately, colic is not well understood or appreciated by many...
Do go forward on an open stride. You cannot create or improve balance, strength, roundness, or stride by working in reverse. You cannot teach your horse to shorten and collect...
http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/english/hunter_jumper/fancher111003/
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