Question: The stable where I board my horse has very sandy pastures. The horses are in a dry lot for all months except a few in the summer when the grass is tall enough. Is
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Category: Monthly Editorial
The Importance of Arena Footing
Arena footing can make or break your horse’s training. Think about how you would feel starting a new training routine on loose, deep beach sand. It wouldn’t feel much better to wear a pair of
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Forage
In basic terms, forage refers to plants that are eaten by livestock, like your horse. Fresh pasture and hay are two types of forage that are likely part of your horse’s diet. The foundation of
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Insuring a Horse
Jennifer Miller was an inexperienced horseperson when she bought a horse 15 years ago. She was leasing a draft-cross mare and opted to skip a pre-purchase exam. Although she was a first-time horse owner, she
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Ask the Vet: Preparing for a New Foal
Question: I am an owner of an equine facility. I require my boarders to have appropriate vaccines instructed by our veterinarian. Many of our boarders haul in and out for events, hence exposed to different
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Laid Back Larry: Spring Is Here
Spring is finally here, we have beautiful flowers and our oak trees are leafing out. This time of year new life is running about stretching their legs. Every year we produce 3-5 foals out of
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Laminitis in Horses: Unlocking the Mysteries
Laminitis can result from many different conditions in any breed, size and age of horse. As many as 2% of the U.S. equine population develops laminitis each year. Laminitis does not discriminate. It attacks without regard
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Our State Has No Equine Activity Liability Act – Are We Worse Off?
48 states across the country have some form of an Equine Activity Liability Act (as of May 2021). Are people in the two states without such a law – California and Maryland – worse off?
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Megan Thorne Masterfully Combines Business and Pleasure
Who says you can’t do it all while loving every minute of it? Growing up on a ranch in Gilroy, Megan Thorne was destined to be a cowgirl. She dabbled in different disciplines to expand
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Placentitis
Placentitis is an inflammation of the placenta usually caused by an infectious agent. It has emerged as a leading cause of reproductive loss in the equine breeding industry, with considerable economic impact when a pregnancy
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Sun Circuit Beats It’s Record Entries Again
In every one of the Scottsdale Arizona Sun Circuit’s 11 show arenas, it was evident that there were more horses, more exhibitors, more friends, family and cheer leaders. The final numbers showed 2,500 stalls reserved,
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Got Insurance?
EMO Insurance Your horse is a valuable asset and a considerable financial investment. Protecting that investment with equine insurance has been EMO’s specialty for more than 25 years. We’ve earned a reputation for providing horse
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A Horsewoman from the Start
Charlotte Green was destined for a lifelong journey with horses. The familiar adage “they were born to ride,” strikes a chord in many of our hearts. We feel this connection to the horse that is
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2D Jackpots Added to Ranch Riding, Reining and Trail Classes At Sun Circuit
If you are already riding in the class….why not ride for CASH? There are now Jackpots in Reining, Ranch Riding and Trail at Sun Circuit held March 5-13 in Scottsdale. The 2D Jackpots will run
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The High-Risk Broodmare
Certain conditions will put a broodmare’s pregnancy at high risk of failure, either through abortion, stillbirth, or premature delivery. Owners of broodmares should be aware of warning signs that indicate something is not going well
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