Horse Health
Trivia Challenge: Do You Bathe Your Horse the Right Way?
Challenge yourself! Have fun and test your knowledge of horse health with Horse&Rider’s Trivia Challenge, featured in The Ride newsletter.
BONUS: The Ride - Lesson #3 with Brad Barkemeyer
We're working to create more audio lessons, so whether you're on the road or in the barn you can be bettering yourself as a horseman.
Equine Wellness Check
Make sure your horse is healthy mentally and physically with these tips.
Sport Boot Cleaning Hack
After a long weekend of riding, your tack needs cleaning. You finish it all...except the one accessory that's hard to clean and often neglected—sport boots.
Trivia Challenge: Are You Savvy About Senior-Horse Health?
Challenge yourself! Have fun and test your knowledge of senior-horse health with Horse&Rider’s Trivia Challenge, featured in The Ride newsletter.
Is Your Horse Too Fat, Too Thin, or Just Right
Understanding the Henneke Body Condition Scoring System (BCS) can help you determine if your horse needs more food or a structured diet.
Cleaning a Horse's Sheath
Is it time to clean your horse's sheath? Here are five things you should know about sheath cleaning for your horse's health and comfort.
Is an Ultra-Premium Feed Right for Your Horse?
What constitutes an ultra-premium horse feed, and would your horse benefit from one?
Your Fall-Health Checklist
Fall is an ideal time to perform important veterinary, nutrition, forage, and pasture to-dos to help keep your horse healthy and sound. Our fall-health checklist is here to help.
Binders for Horse-Paper Organization
Stay organized on the road by keeping all necessary horse papers in a binder.
Vesicular Stomatitis—What You Need to Know from a Vet in the Heart of It
Joe Stricklin, DVM from Greeley, Colorado sat down with us to talk about vesicular stomatitis. Here’s what you need to know about this currently active disease.
Key Points About Probiotics and Prebiotics in Your Horse’s Diet
Important health information about the potential role of probiotics and prebiotics in your horse’s digestive system.
Trivia Challenge: Are You Wise in How You Water Your Horse?
Challenge yourself! Have fun and test your knowledge of horse health and proper hydration with Horse&Rider’s Trivia Challenge, featured in The Ride newsletter.
Every Horse Has a Story
As horse owners, we never want to lose our beloved best friends to greener pastures. Sometimes when they do go, however, they leave us with quite a story to tell.
Hemp Products for Horses
Hemp products—CBD supplements—are trending for humans, but have you thought about using them for your horse? Learn how hemp may help your horse.
A Sticky Subject: Burrs
Burrs in your horse’s mane are more than a grooming challenge; they can cause skin damage.
20 Things No Horse Owner Should Have in Their Barn
Learn what horse owners should never have in their barn before you start your next spring-cleaning escapade.
Making an Impact on Horse Welfare
Here we sat down with Tom Lenz, DVM, MS, DACT, to discuss his longtime involvement in the horse industry. Dr. Lenz is passionate about animal welfare and the humane treatment of horses.
Puncture Wounds in the Foot
Your horse’s feet are vulnerable to whatever may be on the ground, and a puncture wound can be deadly.
2 Horses at NRCHA Stallion Stakes Test Positive for EHV-1
Horses in attendance at the NRCHA event, which took place at the South Point Equestrian Center March 30 through April 6, may have been exposed to EHV-1 and should exercise extreme caution when traveling or competing.
