The idea of 'going barefoot' appeals to many people for various reasons. But many horse owners are uncertain about what it entails and whether it would suit their horses.
You might be more patient with your spooky horse when you understand that horses have survived in the wild all these years because of their natural flight response.
Cooling down your horse after exercise is critical to the animal's wellbeing. Failing to do so properly can potentially mean damaged muscles, laminitis, and even colic.
Vegetable-based oils such as soy are being fed in increasing quantities to horses. It is a cost-effective way to deliver quite large amounts of energy, but there is some disagreement in the horse world over whether it's healthy.
Since September, New Zealanders have watched as Australia has fought to contain a major equine flu outbreak and eradicate the disease. This experience will likely mirror what would happen in New Zealand should the virus get here.
