Found your dream horse after a thorough vet exam? Now, it’s time to learn how to buy a horse the smart way—by negotiating every detail: from the price and trial periods to the horse sale contract itself. With over 25 years of buying horses, including a barrel racing prospect where I secured a 14-day trial …
📋 Professional Investment Disclaimer This guide is based on Miles Henry’s 30+ years of professional experience in the racing and equine industries. However, every horse purchase is a unique financial and medical risk. Not Veterinary Advice: This checklist is an educational tool. A Pre-Purchase Exam (PPE) must always be conducted by a licensed, independent veterinarian …
Horse breeds by color capture the imagination with their striking and unique appearances. While many horses come in a wide range of hues, some breeds are defined by a single, signature coat — like the jet-black Friesian or the golden Haflinger. This guide explores these distinctive breeds, offering insights into their origins, genetics, and care. …
Experience & Veterinary Disclosure This guide draws on 30+ years of hands-on experience managing horses at every stage of life — including senior Thoroughbreds and other breeds managed in Louisiana, where regional forage quality varies significantly by season. I am not a veterinarian. Always consult your equine vet before making significant changes to the diet …
Experience & Expertise This guide is based on 30+ years of hands-on experience managing horses through every stage of life — from young Thoroughbreds in training at Fair Grounds and Delta Downs to senior horses well into their twenties. I am not a veterinarian. Always consult your equine vet before beginning or modifying an exercise …
Experience & Veterinary Disclosure This guide draws on 30+ years of hands-on experience managing racehorses and senior horses in Louisiana — including long-term lameness and pain management at Fair Grounds, Delta Downs, and Evangeline Downs. I am not a veterinarian. Always consult your equine vet before starting, stopping, or changing NSAID therapy — especially for …
I’ve managed horses through their twenties at Fair Grounds and Evangeline Downs. The seniors that fade almost always have a diet mismatch — not just age. The guide below helps you find the right feed for the specific problem your horse has. Best senior horse feeds at a glance: Dental issues / can’t chew hay: …
⚕️ Owner-to-Owner Medical Disclaimer The insights shared here come from 30+ years of hands-on experience caring for and racing horses. This guide is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional veterinary care. Digestive issues can turn into life-threatening emergencies quickly. If your horse shows signs of distress, please contact your vet. For …
⚖️ Disclaimer: Educational Framework Only Consult your veterinarian before making any significant nutritional changes, especially for senior horses, rescues, or those with a complex medical history. Rapid dietary shifts carry a significant risk of colic and laminitis. 💡 What to Feed a Skinny Horse (Quick Answer) For most underweight horses, build rations in this specific …
⚠️ Veterinary Consultation Required This article provides educational information about equine probiotics and does not replace professional veterinary care. Always consult your veterinarian before starting any new supplement regimen, especially if your horse has chronic digestive issues, is on medications, or has metabolic conditions like insulin resistance or PPID. Probiotics are supplements, not treatments. Digestive …
