Be it in the show ring or over dinner with horse friends, the topic of gastric ulcers always seems to elicit sentiments of frustration and misunderstanding. What causes these pesky ulcers and what can we do as horseman to combat them? To start, it’s important to...
Along with spring comes vaccinations and preventative care appointments for our equine friends. We all understand the importance of preventative medicine, but it’s easy to miss things, so we’ve prepared a list of what you should be doing with your horse to make...
What a year here in Colorado! From fetlock deep mud in the spring to humidity, summer storms and a fly plague of biblical proportion…. No wonder our horses are struggling to keep their skin intact and healthy this year! When mammalian skin spends a prolonged...
The arrival of spring means long-awaited opportunities for trail riding, clinics, and horse shows. However, travel, new stabling, and the mixing of horse populations can also provide the perfect conditions for the spread of disease. With a little planning and...
You want the best for your horse, and your horse deserves it. Advances in equine preventative care and sports medicine enable our horses to live longer and healthier lives than ever before. In addition to semi-annual wellness exams, vaccinations, and good hoof care,...
