Off-track Thoroughbreds, otherwise known as OTTBs, are popular mounts for riders of various disciplines. They require specific nutritional needs which differ when they are on the track versus when they are off. We have gathered some information regarding how to feed an OTTB. Racehorses exhibit very high intensity levels when exercising, therefore they require increased […]
Tag Archives: horse
07
Sep
Sep
By Emily Daigle Being as majestic as they are, a horse’s presence alone is a gift to us that can benefit our well-being in more ways than one. Therapeutic applications have documented incredible healing powers by horses for many with various types of disabilities and conditions. As equestrians, we can understand how equine therapy has […]
06
Aug
Aug
Being horse people, we spend a lot of time outside. As a result of that, we all know how painful those accidental sunburns on a warm summer day can be. While innocent, we all look back saying, “I knew better.” If we get burnt in one afternoon, imagine the sun our horses soak up while […]
02
May
May
DR. Steven Allday weighs in picking a Derby Winner We equine vets are in a privileged position to see some of the best horses in the world come up through the system. Personally, I’ve vetted hundreds of racehorses over the years, and worked with more than a few Derby winners. So I get asked a […]
25
Oct
Oct
By Christian Ackman Losing a horse is devastating, regardless of the cause. Nothing can prepare you for the void you’ll feel after they’re gone. It can be very difficult to find a fitting memorial for your beloved horse. We have put together some ideas to keep your horse’s memory close even after they’re gone. Getting […]
08
Mar
Mar
By Dr. Steven Allday Also referred to as Osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease is characterized by inflammation of a joint due to deterioration of the cartilage at the end caps of the contacted bones. The amount of destruction of this cartilage determines the degree of arthritis and arthritic changes to the joint and has tremendous bearing […]
02
Jan
Jan
By Christian Ackman As horse owners and care takers, we always want to do what is best for our horses. This is especially true in the winter. We are cold, so surely the horses are too, right? While it makes sense to us, that is not always the case. We have put together some blanketing […]
03
Aug
Aug
Re-Borne whole bovine colostrum has always been a special product for us, a superfood, if you will. It was born out of an two ideas; one, that colostrum had properties that all animals, not just babies, can benefit from. And two, that there had to be another way to process bovine colostrum without heat processing or […]