Horse Care

Cool and Collected            After training horses for over 40 years, I am firmly convinced that proper collection completely changes the dynamics of your horse’s performance. So how can I explain this fundamental aspect of training your horse? …

  “Very sensitive back, shudders when you massage her. “… I have a 12 year old QH mare. She has a very sensitive back, she shudders when you massage her. Sometimes ok to ride, sometimes very moody. Cinchy too. Had …

  ” ..she had a baby..but looks like she is still very pregnant”… I just bought a 7 year old mare she had a baby in August but looks like she is still very pregnant. Almost a bloated look, she …

  University of Missouri Extension   |   Updated: May 16, 2012 How do you estimate hay moisture levels in the field? Veteran hay raisers have their own tricks which may involve twisting a handful or kicking the window to see if …

  I have heard you can use cattle tags designed for fly control for horses, by braiding them into their manes. I have minis’ and worried about any bad sid effects. Dawn Green’s Answer: I have not tried the cow …

  I have to limit pasture time for my Miniatures to avoid founder and overweight, have heard the carbohydrate content is highest is the A.M. so try to turn them out later in the day. Is this a real concern? …

  ” He thinks it is joint ill…little sore inthe left hock…eating, drinking, and pooping.. The only symptom other than fever is she is lethargic. “… My 6 month old miniature filly has been running a fever, as high as …

“2-1/2 yr mare chews on wood all the time. Nothing helps. Is she bored or cutting teeth? What affect does this have on her?”…   Dr. Kimberly Gryl’s Answer: Jan Lou: Wood chewing is a bad habit, and one that …

  “Recently I have been trying to find more secure places to tie him, but he pulls the halter so hard that he gets it stuck in his mouth,”……… I have a 13 yr. old Quarter horse paint. He is …

  “Do you need a Coggins if you want to transport your horses from one state to another?  Dr. Jack Sales’ Answer: Hi Ann, You definitely need a negative Coggins test within a year in order to cross into another …