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Why Digestive Health Is the Foundation of Every Horse’s Wellbeing

By Dr Erin Roddy, DVMChief Veterinary Officer, Poseidon Animal Health How often do you examine your horse’s manure? As veterinarians, we are trained to look closely, not just at the…

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Semper Fi Fund’s Horsemanship Program

By: Dave Caldwell Eleven years after he lost his leg in a motorcycle accident that no one thought he would survive, Mike Johnston found himself on a horse last spring,…

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Points Of Contention

By: Warren Bengtson The Unintentional Creation Of A Perfect Storm When two or more parties are in close and continual relationship, differences of opinion and conviction arise that must be…

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Fitness In The Saddle / Proper Pelvis Position

By: Jennifer Malott-Kotylo Pelvis’ first is my motto. If your pelvis isn’t in the correct position, riding is either going to be difficult, ouchy, or almost impossible! Especially if your…

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Children & Horses

By: Cassie Sprenger Keep your eyes up, heels down and heart on the target! There are many wonderful ways for kids to spend time with horses safely. But as kids…

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Fitness In The Saddle – Five Minute Warm Up

By: Jennifer Malott Kotylo We all know what it feels like to ride a horse with a stiff neck – the motion underneath us is jarring, jolting, off-putting almost. It…

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Why Does My Horse Suddenly Spook?

By Temple Grandin, Dept. of Animal Science, Colorado State University A question people often ask is – Why does my horse suddenly spook in a place he is familiar with,…

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Five Day Hoof Clinic

By Karissa Hunter This article outlines a series of hoof clinics designed by Ida Hammer that were presented in December 2020, graciously hosted by Tracy Colvin, DVM, at Southwest Texas…

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Strides For Equality Equestrians

By Sally Spickard The United States is an increasingly diverse country, but equestrian sports do not always reflect that reality. A “moonshot” idea conceptualized by five-star eventer and trainer Heather…

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Education

Why Digestive Health Is the Foundation of Every Horse’s Wellbeing

Semper Fi Fund’s Horsemanship Program

Points Of Contention

Fitness In The Saddle / Proper Pelvis Position

Children & Horses

Fitness In The Saddle – Five Minute Warm Up

Why Does My Horse Suddenly Spook?

Five Day Hoof Clinic

Strides For Equality Equestrians

Horse Anxiety And Adaptogens

Rebuilding Your Horse’s Core For Health And Soundness

Scratches, Rain Rot & Skin Allergies

Managing COPD & Allergies In The Horse With A Herbal Blend

Rebuilding The Horse’s Hoof For Soundness & Health

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