What is a roach back horse? What is roach back in horses? Roach backed horse, how is it caused and can you treat it? I put together this guide to help you learn everything you need to know about this unusual and uncommon equine back problem. What is Roach Back (Kyphosis) in Horses? Roach back … Read more
when the temperature hits 95°F and your horse is standing in the pasture sweating like they just ran a marathon, you’re suddenly wondering if you’re doing enough. You’re excited about summer riding (or maybe you’re dreading the heat), you’re nervous about your horse getting heatstroke, and you’re definitely wondering if that fancy cooling vest you … Read more
Walking into a feed store and seeing 50 different vitamin and supplement bottles is like standing in an aisle of magic potions at a witch’s shop. You’re excited about your horse’s health, you’re confused by all the options, and you’re definitely wondering if that $80 “hoof, coat, and joint” supplement is actually necessary or if … Read more
Horses are 1,200-pound creatures that rarely tell you directly if they’re feeling okay. You’re excited about your new horse, you’re nervous about missing warning signs, and you’re definitely wondering if that weird look your horse gave you when you approached means they’re thriving or if they’re quietly suffering from something you should’ve noticed last week. … Read more
horses are like 1,200-pound toddlers who can’t speak English but somehow communicate everything through their ears, tail, eyes, and body posture. You’re excited about your new horse, you’re nervous, and you’re definitely wondering why that horse just pinned its ears at you when you offered an apple. Is it angry? Confused? Or did you just … Read more
grooming your horse can feel like a chore sometimes. You’re tired, your boots are muddy, and you’d honestly rather be watching Netflix than scrubbing dirt off a 1,200-pound animal that occasionally looks at you like you’re the servant. But then you remember that your horse’s skin and coat are like their first line of defense—they … Read more
Let’s be honest: feeding your horse is like managing a 1,200-pound toddler who’s convinced that everything green (and sometimes everything not green) is edible. You’re excited, you’re nervous, and you’re definitely wondering if that apple you’re about to give them is actually safe or if you’re about to accidentally colic your horse with bad food … Read more
Let’s be honest: owning a horse is like having a 1,200-pound teenager who lives outside, eats your entire budget on hay, and can suddenly decide to become a human salad if you don’t watch them closely. You’re excited, you’re nervous, and you’re definitely wondering if that weird look your horse gave you when you approached … Read more
Owning a horse is like falling in love with a 1,200-pound teenager who lives outside, eats your entire budget on hay, and can accidentally crush your car if they get bored. You’re excited, you’re terrified, and you’re definitely wondering if you just signed up for a lifetime of mucking out stalls at 6 a.m. in … Read more
Let’s be honest: buying your first horse feels a lot like instantly adopting a teenager who’s 1,200 pounds, lives outside, and can crush your car if they get bored. You’re excited, you’re nervous, and you’re probably wondering if you accidentally signed up for a lifetime of mucking out stalls at 6 a.m. The good news? … Read more