Horse Health
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7 Strategies for Secure and Safe Feed Storage
It’s important that the feed you purchase is fresh, and is stored properly so that it stays that way. These seven tips will help ensure your horse feed stays fresh longer.
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New World Screwworm Confirmed in Texas and New Mexico Horses
The USDA has confirmed a case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in a leg wound on a working ranch horse in Grant County, New Mexico. This is the second confirmed horse case in the United States as part of the current incursion.
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Health Partnerships for Happy Horses
Establishing a good relationship with your veterinarian is an integral part of maintaining your horse’s health and well-being. Learn tips for creating a good working relationship with your vet.
- Horse Health, Horse Management, Horse Well-Being, Nutrition, Pony Club Blog, Tips From Pony Club Pros
The Gleaming Gray Horse
It may seem like only gray and light-colored horses get dirty and stained, when in reality, horses of all colors trap dirt and grime in their coats. However, we can just see it more clearly on light-colored horses.
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Creating a Comprehensive Care Plan for Your Horse
Planning ahead for your horse’s annual health care and developing good preventive strategies makes a difference in your horse’s overall health. Learn how to develop a year-round comprehensive care plan to keep your horse feeling their best.
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Which Feed for Your Steed?
There are a variety of horse feed types and textures you can choose for your horse. The right product for your horse comes down to age, workload, caloric needs, health issues, and, their preferences.
- Horse Health, Horse Management, Horse Well-Being, Nutrition, Pony Club Blog, Tips From Pony Club Pros
Shiny Horse Secrets
Showcasing a clean, shiny, and trimmed horse at any special event shows your respect for your horse and the sport or discipline you are competing in. From the experts, get tips to help you get a fantastic shine to make your horse show-ring ready.
- Horse Health, Horse Management, Horse Well-Being, Nutrition, Pony Club Blog, Tips From Pony Club Pros
Pasture Perils
For some horses, pasture grass creates weight management challenges and may trigger painful health conditions. Learn more about what kinds of conditions can arise and tips for managing pastures to mitigate the conditions.
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Brush Up on Bonding
Grooming isn’t just for getting your horse clean and for keeping his skin, coat, and hooves healthy. It is also a bonding experience with your horse that can strengthen your relationship in and out of the saddle. Get some expert tips to help you turn grooming time into a treat for your horse.
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Can You Recognize If Your Horse is in Pain?
As the United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) incorporates horse well-being formally into its curriculum, one of the aspects of well-being that all Pony Club members should know, as well as all horse caregivers, is how to recognize signs of pain. As USPC members progress through the Horse Management curriculum, they identify specific types of pain, like lameness and colic, but what about recognizing subtle pain? It's an important consideration when thinking about a horse's well-being. Therefore, let's look at six signs that a horse may be in pain.
