Over the span of 5 decades, Martha Josey qualified to the NFR 11x, won an Olympic team Gold medal, and has taught thousands of students and has hosted barrel racing clinics across the country. Martha and her team continue to teach clinics years round as well as host two of the longest running barrel races,[…]
EPM Prevention Tips
How do you keep your horses safe from EPM? Keep them healthy to help prevent them from getting sick.. sounds pretty simple, right? But in this day and age, trying to protect horses from diseases such as EPM isn’t always that simple. There are currently no vaccines for EPM, so pest and feed management are your best methods[…]
Traveling Tips with Stevi Hillman
Traveling can be one of the biggest stressors for a horse. Finding ways to prepare your horse for a long haul and keeping your horse comfortable along the way can be instrumental to their health and well-being. Professional Barrel Racer, Stevi Hillman, spends a large percentage of her time traveling with her equine athletes in[…]
Keep your Cool: A Guide on Calming Supplements
Like humans, horses can experience anxiety and stress that interferes with their ability to feel focused, comfortable, and relaxed. Some horses are naturally more anxious, while others may be reacting to changes in their environment. Calming supplements are targeted to help support a healthy nervous system and a balanced temperament. If you often describe your[…]
The Importance of Reducing Allergens
Managing allergies requires daily actions to help strengthen the airways, make breathing easier, and reduce exposure to known allergens. The first line of treatment in most allergic conditions is to eliminate the cause or avoid contact with the allergen. Majority of allergies are not life-threatening and the key to keeping your horse comfortable is figuring[…]
White Line Disease in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
White Line Disease in horses, or WLD, is a condition caused by a fungal infection that affects horses' hoofs, causing cracks and fissures. Although not entirely serious, if not attended to on time, it could gradually progress, destroy the entire hoof, and cause secondary complications, like Laminitis. What is the White Line? The white line[…]
Horses Prone to Colic
A Guide to Helping Prevent Colic and Keeping your Horse Healthy Colic is one of the most common digestive issues in horses, cases can range from mild to severe and potentially be life-threatening. Horse owners should always be diligent about management and nutrition strategies to help promote a healthy digestive system as well as prevent[…]
Equine Infectious Anemia: What Horse Owners Should Know
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is a silent but serious threat that can have devastating consequences, not just for your horse, but for the entire equine industry. This highly contagious viral disease affects everything from daily care to international travel, breeding, and competition. If you're a horse owner, staying informed about EIA is essential. In this[…]
Biotin for Horses: Benefits, Dosage & Best Supplements for Hoof Health
Biotin for horses has gained a strong reputation in the equine world for supporting hoof strength and maintaining overall condition. As a water-soluble B-vitamin (also known as vitamin B7 or H), biotin plays a central role in the maintenance of skin, coat, and, most importantly, hooves. Unlike some other nutrients, biotin is naturally produced in[…]