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Grooming provides a unique opportunity to observe not only a horse’s physical condition but also its behavior and emotional state. Find out how grooming can be a diagnostic tool and a behavioral training opportunity, making it an indispensable part of holistic horse management.
This One Minute Read is about the under-discussed topic of piloerection: a powerful, dynamic adaptation, especially when combined with a thick winter coat. It allows horses to fine-tune their heat retention with little to no energy cost, a vital advantage for grazing animals in open environments.
More than 50% of horses and 72% of ponies are overweight. This one-minute read explains why equine obesity is rising and how small feeding changes can protect long-term health.
High sugar and starch diets can disrupt the gut, contribute to ulcers, and affect behavior. This one-minute guide explains how NSC impacts your horse and simple ways to reduce risk.
Current research estimates that about 25% of horses in the U.S. are insulin resistant. There's more to read about the signs, high-risk breeds, testing options, and forage-first strategies that support metabolic health.
