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Contrary to popular belief, your horse is at risk of laminitis year-round, not just in the lush spring months.

Laminitis as common as colic, research shows - Horse & Hound There is no time of year at which equines are not at risk

Your horse is unique, and her workout should be as well. Here's an expert trainer's thoughts on how to pick the best speed when under the saddle.

Muscles: Should you Ride Fast or Slow? By Jec A. Ballou Perhaps one of the most delightful aspects of riding is the way it steadies and focuses our human minds in those moments we sit astride. For myself, anyway, I savour the monastic contemplation of the first minutes of a ride as I consider: What does this horse need? Every session ori...

Often difficult to detect, Pyramidal Hoof Disease is common in horses with poor leg conformation.

Does My Horse Have Pyramidal Hoof Disease? – The Horse Also known as “buttress foot,” this condition primarily affects horses with poor leg conformation in high-impact disciplines. A veterinary podiatry expert explains.