As with most things, there are many opinions on bathing horses. Ultimately, I think, it depends on your horse’s lifestyle. What kind of work do they do? Do they sweat a lot? Do you use a lot of coat sprays (fly spray, conditioning sprays and oils, etc.) that can build up on the hair and…
Horse Health
Read articles about horse health, nutrition, latest news in equine veterinary medicine, interviews with equine industry specialists, and vets.
The topline is a series of muscles that work together to help your horse lift through the back, which in turn helps them carry with balance and allows the development of impulsion from behind. A strong topline allows a horse to engage its core more effectively, absorb the rider’s weight, and move efficiently through all…
Kinesiology is the study of motion. How can motion be studied and/or helped if the tape being used is restricting movement? Enter in kinesiology tape, a flexible tape made up of a stretchy weaved fabric that has a heat-activated adhesive.
As horse owners, we are constantly trying to find the “best” methods to care for our equine companions effectively and compassionately. In this article, I want to drive home the importance of preventative care, which I affectionately call “prehab.” From my experience with my business, Stable Instincts, we have always heavily emphasized the power of…

