Go-to guide for understanding scratches in horses
Springtime might come with warm weather and balmy breezes, but it also can lead to skin problems such as scratches.
Practical horse health writing from the Finish Line® team, and the largest section of the blog at 277 articles. Topics run from nutrition and hydration to muscle and joint health, hoof care, immunity, recovery and seasonal management, alongside product FAQs and formula updates. It is written for owners, trainers and grooms who want the reasoning behind a feeding or care decision, not just a checklist.

Springtime might come with warm weather and balmy breezes, but it also can lead to skin problems such as scratches.

Thrush is a common infection among horses. It is caused by the bacteria spherophorus neaophorus and results in a strong, foul odor and black discharge.

All horse trainers know that winning a race demands more than exertion, strength and stamina. Winning a race requires a refurbished supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy unit stored in all cells, particularly muscle cells.

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble nutrient essential for horse health.

Your horse might be uncomfortable walking because of these common hoof issues.

Maintaining a healthy diet for your horse is vital to its overall well-being. Vitamins, specifically, help regulate your horse’s body functions, and the vitamins can be found in a number of items, including supplements, grass, hay and concentrates.

Here’s how you can detect signs of weight loss, what factors cause this issue as well as tips for helping your horse gain back weight:

To properly understand equine gastric ulcers, you need to know how a horse’s stomach differs from that of other animals.

Vitamins are necessary for a horse’s overall health, however extra supplementation depends on the horse’s condition.

Owners should take steps to ensure their horses cool, healthy and hydrated during the summer.

Horses can produce vitamin C in naturally in their bodies but sometimes need added supplementation also.

Getting horses to take their medication can be a headache-inducing nightmare.

A cough from your horse every once in a while isn’t a big deal, but persistent coughing could indicate a problem.

Most people think of aloe vera as a cure-all plant for humans, but experienced horse owners know it also benefits equines.

Without the right environment and diet, your horse can develop issues like soft hooves which, if left untreated, can become cracked and infected with bacteria.

Air Power™ & Shipwell™ Air Power™ is an all-natural aid in the relief of minor coughs due to irritation. This all-natural formula uses ingredients such

Like humans, horses are extra intelligent creatures that have an increased awareness of the world. Trainers should take advantage of that fact for more efficient sessions.

Horses that are young, elderly or overweight need specialized diets.