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7 Steps to Support a Horse That Won’t Eat

There are numerous reasons why a horse might stop eating, and getting to the root cause is essential. It’s always important to consult with...

Top 6 Ways to Support Your Horse’s Immune System

Horse parents are always looking for ways to help their equine friends live long and healthy lives, and these six tips will help you...

Ashwagandha for modulating stress in horses

Support balanced behavior and overall wellbeing with ashwagandha -- a centuries-old botanical. Horse caretakers know all too well that by nature the horse is a...

Healing Emotional Wounds: Understanding and Addressing PTSD in Horses

Recognizing and appropriately managing trauma-induced responses in equine patients is important. The connection between equines and their human companions is built on a foundation of...

Harnessing the Benefits of KSM-66 Ashwagandha for Equine Stress Management

Majestic and indestructible as they seem, horses are highly sensitive creatures. Emotional too. One might even say they wear their hearts on their hooves....

How stress and exercise affect your horses ability to learn

If your horse doesn’t seem to be catching on when you’re training or teaching him, it could be due to stress. Conversely, if he’s...

Caring for your horse on the road

Whether it's to a show, a campground or an indoor arena when the weather is inclement, many of us transport our horses. Learn how...

The vicious cycle of stress and illness in horses: how chromium...

Just like in humans, prolonged stress can lead to illness in horses. Let’s take a look at how supplementing with chromium can minimize the...

What horses can teach us about mindfulness

A practical guide to the benefits of greater self-awareness and mindfulness in the barn and beyond. What is mindfulness? I like to think of it...

Joint health for performance horses

Performance horses endure stress that can affect their minds, gastrointestinal systems — and their joints. Here’s how it’s all connected, and how you can...