Everyday Horsekeeping
Buying Great Hay Posted by Dr. Karen Hayes on Sun 1st of July 2007 Do you know how to choose great hay? There are two main issues to consider. Find out how to get the best of the best for your horse, and why it's so important.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. An Introduction to Horse Rescue, Part 1 Posted by Karen on Sun 1st of April 2007 When you see a neglected or abused horse, if you feel powerless, don't. Listen in, and learn how to make a difference, and where to find the help you need.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. Introduction to Horse Rescue, Part 2 Posted by Karen on Sun 1st of April 2007 In this second half of the Horse Rescue presentation, meet Shirley Jones -- former career trick-rider and current level-headed horse rescuer who keeps her emotions in check and her eye on the goal: Whatever it takes to get the job done, even if it cuts into her fixed income.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. Beat bed sores for good. Posted by Karen on Tue 1st of August 2006 Hock sores? Heel bulb sores? These and other abrasions are part of the downside of stall living. IntegralHorse helps you get to the root of the problem.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. Horselogger Posted by Karen on Mon 1st of May 2006 Integral Horse interviews Gregg Caudell, founder of Horseloggers International Newsletter. He studied fine art in college, then spent more than 20 years living off the grid and logging with horses. Why? Because he likes horses.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. Perfect Grass Part 1 Posted by Karen on Sat 1st of April 2006 Find out why horses on grass are getting fatter, faster; why the incidence of insulin resistance and laminitis, and equine Cushing's disease are on the rise -- and why your horse is probably at risk. Then, find out what to do about it. An exclusive interview with "The Grass Lady" -- agriculture researcher, Kathryn Watts of www.safergrass.org.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. Perfect Grass Part 2 Posted by Karen on Sat 1st of April 2006 Part 2 of Dr. Hayes' exclusive interview with "The Grass Lady" -- agriculture researcher, Kathryn Watts of www.safergrass.org. And, as promised, here's the website for Cornell University's Veterinary Diagnostic Lab for equine insulin and ACTH test: Cornell Lab.edu
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. How Not To Feed Posted by Karen on Wed 4th of January 2006 Find out why the way we all feed our horses contributes to indigestion, gas, waste, aging, colic, social conflict, and stress in our horses, and how we solved that problem at The Perfect Stall.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. Beat Winter Grunge Posted by Karen on Mon 12th of December 2005 Whether your horse lives indoors or out in the elements, whether his skin and coat are caked with mud, tinkling with ice balls, waterlogged, dusty, or matted with burrs, getting him clean in the winter is more of a challenge — and every bit as important.
Login or Create an Account to read the rest of this entry. The Great Garlic Debate... Still Going On. Posted by Karen on Wed 9th of November 2005 If you give your horse garlic, or know somebody who does, or are wondering why anybody would care…
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