Top Line/Overall StrengthA horse’s top line is made up of muscles that support the horse’s spine from neck to hind quarters. A poor top line can stem from lack of exercise, illness, digestive issu…

A horse is only as sound as his feet. Hoof care and regular maintenance is essential for strong, healthy hooves. Care and management will vary on the horse; however, we’ve made a list of easy hoof car…

A horse’s metabolism is responsible for converting calories to energy for its basic functions. Like people, some horses may have a metabolic condition that makes maintaining an ideal weight difficul…

Breathing is the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs. When a horse’s ability to breathe properly is disrupted there is a significant decrease in performance. Events that requ…

A horse’s fitness level plays a major role in their success.  “Whether you are bringing your horse back from an injury or legging him up from a break, the process of getting your horse ready…