Different aspects of horse health, including proper diet, teeth, and proper grooming techniques, are addressed.
Experience & Veterinary Disclosure This guide draws on 30+ years of breeding and raising Thoroughbreds in Louisiana, including managing mares through foaling, raising foals from first breath to yearling, and handling the full spectrum of newborn health emergencies. I am not a veterinarian. Foal care decisions — particularly in the first 24 hours and around …
Experience & Veterinary Disclosure This guide draws on 30+ years of managing racehorses and pleasure horses in Louisiana — a state where mosquito-borne diseases like EEE and West Nile are not theoretical risks but annual realities I deal with every spring. I am not a veterinarian. Vaccination schedules should always be finalized with your equine …
Quick Answer: Getting rid of horseflies around your barn requires working on three fronts at once — eliminating breeding habitat (standing water and wet manure), disrupting their ability to find horses (fans, timing turnout, physical barriers), and reducing the population that’s already present (traps and targeted spray). No single method eliminates them. The barns that …
Quick Answer: The most effective horse fly sprays for horseflies are permethrin-based — Farnam Endure Sweat-Resistant is the best daily choice for most horses, while Absorbine UltraShield EX handles the heaviest horsefly pressure. For horses with pyrethrin sensitivity, Absorbine UltraShield Green is the gentler natural-based alternative. No spray alone eliminates horseflies — pairing any product …
⚠️ Expert Observation Horses communicate discomfort in subtle ways. Persistent or focused stomping, pawing, or head bobbing can indicate hoof pain, early lameness, skin irritation, or behavioral frustration. This guide emphasizes practical observation and early warning signs based on 30+ years of hands-on horse management experience. It is not a substitute for veterinary care. If …
⚠️ Important Context Head bobbing in horses can have multiple causes. This guide focuses on practical observation and early warning signs based on real-world horse management experience. It is not a substitute for a veterinary examination. Early observation helps catch issues before they become serious problems. If head bobbing is noticeable, ongoing, or increasing, a …
If Your Horse Has Bites Right Now Within the first hour: Rinse the bite area with cool water to remove any remaining saliva and reduce immediate swelling. Pat dry gently—don’t rub. What I keep in my barn: A spray bottle of diluted chlorhexidine (the same thing vets use), a tube of hydrocortisone cream, and Benadryl …
Horse barn air quality refers to the levels of ammonia, dust, humidity, and airflow inside a barn — and poor air quality is the leading preventable cause of chronic coughing, lost performance, and thousands in preventable vet bills. In one 4-stall Louisiana retrofit, simple ventilation and flooring changes reduced ammonia from 15 ppm to 3 …
Save Money with Early Intervention AI is reshaping equine care by detecting lameness early, before it becomes visibly obvious or financially devastating. Whether you’re managing one horse or a full racing stable, today’s AI tools help preserve soundness, improve performance, and reduce treatment costs. After years in racing, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges of diagnosing …
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 …