Practical, welfare-first guidance for caring for horses through every season and stage of life. Find clear advice on feeding and forage, hydration, grooming, hoof care, exercise, behavior, winter management, stable routines, and recognizing when a veterinarian or qualified professional should be involved. Start with our guides to safe stable time, hay quality and forage safety, equine digestion, cold-weather care, and horse lifespan and aging.
Practical, welfare-first guidance for caring for horses through every season and stage of life. Find clear advice on feeding and forage, hydration, grooming, hoof care, exercise, behavior, winter management, stable routines, and recognizing when a veterinarian or qualified professional should be involved. Start with our guides to safe stable time, hay quality and forage safety, equine digestion, cold-weather care, and horse lifespan and aging.
Maybe you have thought, what’s the harm in giving my horse some of your multivitamins? If a vitamin is good enough for a human, it should be good enough for a horse, right? Giving human vitamins to your horse can be dangerous. Horses need a range of minerals and vitamins, but they must be given with … Read more
Can you mix paste dewormer with horse feed? Learn why dosing can be unreliable, what current AAEP guidance says, and what to do if your horse spits out medication.
Miniature horses often live 25 to 35 years, but genetics, nutrition, dental care, hoof care, and metabolic health all influence lifespan. Learn what owners should know.
Goat feed is not automatically safe for horses. Learn why ionophores such as monensin can be toxic, what to do after exposure, and how to store feed safely.
Wild horses wear their hooves through movement and terrain, but natural wear is not a guarantee of soundness. Learn what differs for domestic horses and how to build a practical hoof-care routine.
How cold can horses tolerate? There is no universal cutoff. Learn how coat, wind, moisture, shelter, forage, water, body condition, and health shape a horse’s winter-care needs.
Can a horse live alone? Learn how social contact, compatible companions, safe introductions, and daily management affect equine welfare in this practical 2026 guide.
How show-jumping horses travel to competitions by road or air, what welfare and documentation checks matter, and how to plan a safer journey.
A horse’s carrying capacity depends on the whole load, soundness, fitness, conformation, saddle fit, rider balance, terrain, and duration. Learn how to use the 20% guideline cautiously and recognize discomfort.
Learn what essential oils may and may not do for horses, the risks of topical use or ingestion, and when veterinary guidance is essential.
A horse that loses a shoe should usually come out of work until the hoof is checked. Learn what to do, when a hoof boot helps, and when to call your farrier or veterinarian.
Collected rainwater can work for horses when the roof, tank, and trough are clean and protected from contamination. Learn safe collection, testing, storage, and warning signs.
