Horse Facts
Basics of equine digestive process
Much of a horse’s health revolve around its digestion, yet in spite of the animal’s strength, their digestive systems are incredibly delicate.
April 20, 2020
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Background reading on how the horse actually works - anatomy, physiology and the science sitting behind everyday care decisions. Articles here cover subjects such as equine anemia and blood counts, how muscle is built, hoof structure, immune function and seasonal change. Where the Horse Health section is about what to do, this section is about why it works that way.
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Horses and children: How to ensure safety around large animals
Here are a few tips on how to keep children safe around horses:
December 30, 2019
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Understanding body language: Interpreting your horse’s movements
Here’s what your horse is trying to say when it twitches, neighs and swishes.
December 4, 2019
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Keeping equine travel stress to a minimum
Traveling is a common source of stress in horses. Here’s how to keep your animal calm.
November 1, 2019
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Preparing your barn and enclosure for winter
As the weather starts cooling down, now is the time to prepare for your barn, pasture and horse for winter.
October 2, 2019
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Should I blanket my horse?
When it comes to putting a blanket on one’s horse during winter, not all horse owners agree what should be done.
September 23, 2019
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September 13, 2019
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Equine circulatory system 101
Horses are among the world’s most supreme natural athletes.
May 31, 2019
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Preparing your horse for show season
Before any ribbons or trophies can be won, horses need to undergo the right training regimen. That includes proper diet, exercise and physical maintenance.
March 10, 2019
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Post-workout facts every horse owner should know
Here are a few post-workout facts every horse owner should know:
January 27, 2019
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The truth about blood builders
A blood builder can be useful in some cases and ineffective in others.
January 22, 2019
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ATP: ‘Energy currency’ in metabolism
To gain a deeper understanding of the impact adenosine triphosphate (ATP) has on equine performance, it’s important to take a step back and look at how a horse’s cells work.
December 27, 2018
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Finish Line® Horse Products Sponsors Anne Kursinski’s Marketstreet Clinic for Second Year
Finish Line® Horse Products has proudly been affiliated with give time Olympian and one of the leading show jumpers in the history of the sport,
November 13, 2018
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Learn About Monensin in Horse Feed
Finish Line® Horse Products strives to be a leader in up-to-date equine nutritional information. We came across a topic on FDA’s website that we thought
July 30, 2018
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Calming the performance horse with thiamine and magnesium
Thiamine and magnesium are commonly used as calming agents and are perfectly acceptable for competitive horses.
June 1, 2018
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Grooming to gear up for show season
Grooming your horse for show season can be stressful, but when following certain principles, it can be made easy.
April 5, 2018
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Riding tips: western versus English
There are a number of tips riders can use to improve their western and English riding.
February 16, 2018
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The importance of the hoof and its health (no hoof, no horse)
A horse’s hoof is vitally important to their overall health and should be maintained regularly.
January 2, 2018
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How to ship a horse overseas
Have you ever wondered how horses arrive at international events?
October 26, 2017
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Tips on how to calm a nervous horse while riding
Horses are immensely powerful animals, capable wondrous feats of strength and endurance.
August 25, 2017
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