Three horses looking out from the windows of a trailer, wearing halters and appearing calm during transport.
Ask the Expert: How Can I Keep My Horse Hydrated During Travel?

My mare refuses to drink adequate amounts of water when traveling to a show. She also doesn't have interest in her salt block. How can I keep her hydrated?

Two teal PetThrive packages of Resveratrol soft chews for joint care for dogs, with images of a small and large dog.
Petthrive Gets Even Better

  We’ll get to updates shortly, but first, we should mention what has not changed. Petthrive’s foundation formula of resveratrol and...

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Thoroughbreds: Natural Born Runners

We all know thoroughbreds are specially bred for speed and stamina, but what exactly makes them biologically unique? What's under the hood? Let's take a look. 

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Inside the Joint: Cartilage

Years of research indicates joint-related problems are the main reason for performance loss in horses. It is estimated that 60% of equine lameness is caused by degenerative joint disease, which includes osteoarthritis (OA)--the imbalance between cartilage synthesis and degradation.

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Take Out: Feeding Horses for Healthy Travel

Horses can be resilient creatures, but they are hardly designed for life on the highway. For competitive equestrians, there’s no avoiding travel, nor the stress it places on the horse. Good nutrition and planning will go a long way to keeping your horse healthy and happy during travel.  

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The Hand-Me-Down Horse

At age 14, the Barkemeyers keep Clark in top shape with consistent exercise, a good nutrition plan and of course, a whole lotta love. Ten years. Four Barkemeyers. Numerous lessons learned, and countless awards earned. A true horse of a lifetime. 

Man in riding gear sits atop Carlchen W in a grassy paddock, smiling at the camera with trees and a wooden fence.
Carl's In Charge

Carlchen W ("Carl") has emerged as one of the country's top jumpers over the last two years. Co-owned, developed and ridden by Alex Granato, Carl has compiled a stack of blue ribbons, and in 2019, cemented his place among the sport's elite...

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Gut Health: It's a Gas!
With so many other things to worry about, gut health might not always be a high-priority issue. But it should be. Gastric ulcers can cause significant discomfort, dramatically impacting performance and potentially triggering significant health issues. Prevention is key, especially among high-risk competition horses.