America Cryo: Next Level Equine Therapy
BY TYLER BUI
Injury prevention, recovery, and rehabilitation are crucial to the health and performance of show horses. As a professional Grand Prix rider, Florian Moreno found himself looking for the right support to help...
I Joined the Braiding Mafia (and Lived)
BY ALISON KRATISH
If you are equine-centric and active on social media, chances are you have seen the funny meme with the graphic image that says “If you see me on the stripper pole, mind...
A Holistic Approach to Equine Nutrition: Purina® Omega Match™ Ration Balancing Horse Feed
Many horses are not able to graze—due to pasture availability, travel schedule or soluble carbohydrate sensitivity—missing out on the benefits of green grass, including omega fatty acids and natural vitamin E. Team Purina set...
Ask Andre: What Are Your Show Ring Pet Peeves?
By Andre Dignelli
I always stress the importance of preparation, but there are many facets to that. The physical and mental aspects are certainly paramount, but the details in presentation can never be overlooked.
I often...
The Complete Tax Deduction Checklist for Equine Professionals
BY LEGIT LEDGERS, LLC
If you run your own equine business, you do not have the time to research every possible tax deduction under the sun. All you can do is trust your tax professional to suggest...
Should You Buy a Used Air Vest?
Catherine Winter, founder of Ride EquiSafe, answers this and other FAQs about this popular piece of safety equipment.
As air vests have become more popular, especially among the hunter/jumper set, it stands to reason that...
Ask the Vet: When Is It Too Cold to Ride?
How to consider the weather and your horse’s health, according to a veterinarian
By Dr. Heather Beach, DVM
For equestrians in the northern states who do not migrate south for the winter season, Daylight Savings in...
Trust Your Horse’s Gut — Not What’s Trendy
Nothing matches the job of caring for horses, but it doesn’t come without stress. Stress can create so many challenges for horses. In fact, it is estimated that 90% of active horses experience gastric...
8 Things You Can Do to Be a More Eco-friendly Equestrian
BY JULIANNE BLAIR
It’s important for everyone, including equestrians, to look at how we affect the environment. In recent years, the eco-friendly movement has begun to pick up traction around the world as people look...
Want to Be Like Beezie? Follow the ‘Madden Method’
There's no question Beezie Madden is one of the sport's most revered figures. And a question she has undoubtedly been asked more than once is, What's your secret?
She doesn't reveal them all—and there's a...
All About Tummy Gummies
Equine Elixirs created the first equine antacid gummies—how can they help your horse?
Curious about Tummy Gummies, the first equine antacid created by Equine Elixirs? We’ve got the answers to your questions here.
The Gastric...
All About the Pre-Purchase Exam
Peterson Smith Equine Hospital + Complete Care’s Dr. Tim Lynch demystifies the process.
By Catie Staszak
To buy or not to buy? When it comes to horse sales, the pre-purchase exam (PPE) is often the determining...
A Step-by-Step Body Clipping Guide for Adult Amateurs
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
It's that time of year. When you don't know if you'll go to the barn to find your horse covered in blankets or covered in mud. In Texas, we have the added...
A New Lease on Life for Kissing Spines with Surgical Intervention
BY JENNIFER WOOD/JUMP MEDIA
Palm Beach Equine Clinic is one of the foremost equine surgical centers in the world with three board-certified surgeons on staff, including Dr. Weston Davis. As a busy surgeon, Dr. Davis...
15 Super Satisfying Horse Care Videos
Scrubbing mud off your horse or heaven forbid—body clipping—can be a chore. But there's definitely something deeply satisfying about unveiling your beautiful, perfect horse under all that mud and hair. When you can't get...
Sound Advice: Ten Tips to Regulate Your Ring Pace
BY ROBIN GREENWOOD
Follow this step-by-step guide to regulate and maintain your ring pace, whether you’re riding in a schooling show or in the Walnut Ring at Pony Finals.
1. Learn and then practice your horse...
How This Pony Bounced Back Thanks to Palm Beach Equine Clinic
BY TORI BILAS/JUMP MEDIA
They say “no foot, no horse.” It may be an old adage, but it proves just as true today. Many intricate structures compose the animal’s foundation, and the overall health of...
What Ever Happened to “Serviceably” Sound?
By David Ramey, DVM
When I first got out of veterinary school and started looking at horses prior to purchase (usually referred to as a “vet check” or a prepurchase exam), the horses usually fit...
New Technology from Vitalize® Helps Reduce Heat Stress in Horses
Horses have a natural ability to handle extreme temperatures much more effectively than humans. This is important to remember; however, it is also important to consider the upper and lower limits of their comfort...
To Steam Or Not To Steam?
Young jumping professional goes from skeptical to completely sold on Haygain Hay Steaming.
by Megan McDermott
This is a “will they, won’t they” Ross and Rachel type love story, featuring me and my Haygain Hay Steamer.
The...
Finding Excellence with Equine Elixirs
Equine Elixirs was founded by a horse owner for horse owners. In 2016, when her horse began showing signs of gastric ulcers, amateur rider Elizabeth Ehrlich could not find a solution on the market...
Going from Shod to Bare: A Hoof Care Pro’s Tips for Success
BY ALICIA HARLOV
Many equestrians used to think of pulling shoes as just for a horse's retirement or time off work, but that is no longer the case. More and more owners are interested to...
