Written by Allison Nicole Shultz This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.27 For most performance horses, the bulk of life is spent indoors to avoid risking accidents and mishaps that would postpone a …
Written by Sue Stuska Ed.D Hoof Function in Movement The horse’s hoof is an amazing structure. Understanding how it works will help us make good shoeing and trimming decisions in cooperation with the farrier. The barefoot hoof …
Written by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.13 You probably already have had your horse tested for EIA. This article will explain the importance of Coggins testing and describe …
Written by Sue Stuska Ed.D. Whether you’re moving your horse into a new boarding situation, or you’ve purchased a new horse to add to the existing herd, an understanding of herd dynamics and suggestions for …
Written by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.10 We’re striving to become more sensitive to our horses while we work with them on the ground and while we’re riding. …
Written by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. Your horse needs it. It is a valuable source of nutrients and provides the roughage his digestive system needs. But all hay is not created equal. Drought can severely limit …
Written by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. These six vital signs give you clues to evaluate your horse’s well-being. Vital signs readings give you information that can help you figure out whether he’s OK or sick. If …
Written by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. We each know our horse better than anyone else, we see him more often, and we already have the ability to detect when our horse is “off.” This discussion will …
Written by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. The first sign your horse is sick is probably that he’s not cleaned up his grain. Your decision to call the vet, and your vet’s response, will be determined in …
Written by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. A friend of mine blankets her horse as soon as the nights get cool in the Fall. She adds and changes blankets as the winter progresses. In her case, her …
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