Equine care

Horse hoof care involves cleaning out (or picking) your horse's hooves at least once a day to prevent disease and bruises.

HEART RATE: Use a stethoscope to count the number of heartbeats per minute (bpm) by placing the end of the stethoscope on your horse’s left side just behind and at the level of his elbow. Count each lub-dub as one beat. A normal resting equine heart rate is 28 to 40 bpm, whereas mild to […]

Horses are amazing communicators, we must learn to read their sometimes subtle indications, so let’s learn signs that a horse trusts you.

Colic is easily one of the most threatening conditions for horses and tops the list of concerns for horse owners. So what is it, and how can it be avoided?

Bots and horses are not friends! Bots are actually flies, and can't be detected with a fecal egg count. Remove eggs and use dewormers.

Quick Reference Images of Equine Vitals and Anatomy. Important information downloaded to your phone and available to you without an Internet/Wi-Fi connection

Here are some helpful charts on the Hoof, this is a vital part of keeping a horse at its best. (I do not own these photos)

Nutrient deficiency in horses is something every horse owner needs to know about. Check out this list for the subtle signs.

It's like a rite of passage to go from the clueless newbie to the capable and confident horse owner, so read this article to avoid common mistakes.