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 …
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 …
⚕️ 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 …
⚠️ 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 …
📋 Medical Review & Experience Disclosure This guide is based on 30+ years of hands-on experience as a licensed racehorse owner and breeder. While I have managed dozens of horses with EGUS (Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome), I am not a veterinarian. Equine ulcers are a complex medical condition that can only be definitively diagnosed via …
📘 Advanced Care & Performance Disclosure The strategies shared in this guide are based on over three decades of professional experience with performance horses and are intended for educational purposes only. Advanced nutrition, intensive training regimens, and emergency protocols carry inherent risks. I am not a veterinarian, and these techniques should not replace the individualized …
Managing a horse every day is about more than feeding and turnout—it’s about creating steady routines, keeping the environment safe, and learning the small patterns that tell you your horse is healthy and comfortable. Recognizing what “normal” looks like for your horse sets the foundation for practical care and helps you notice changes early, before …
How do you promote strong and healthy hooves in horses? This question has guided me throughout my years as a lifelong horseman and racehorse owner. Having cared for horses of various breeds and disciplines, I’ve seen how proper hoof care—and specifically, promoting optimal hoof growth—can dramatically impact a horse’s health, performance, and longevity. Strong hooves …
For more than 30 years, I’ve managed horses both ways—barefoot Quarter Horses working cattle on my grandfather’s Louisiana ranch and shod Thoroughbred racehorses competing at Fair Grounds. The choice between barefoot and shod isn’t about which is “better”; it’s about what actually works for your individual horse. I’m Miles Henry (William Bradley, Louisiana Racing Commission …