As equestrians we spend a small fortune on ensuring our horses are in perfect health both mentally and physically, so they can train and compete in optimal physical condition, but often, the equestrian does not do the same for themselves. While equestrian sport is considered by the outside world as an individual sport any rider worth their salt knows that it’s not- our teammates are our horses...

You’ve just gotten to the barn and there’s something very wrong with your horse. They have been out happily grazing all day and now they look like they are rocking back onto their hind feet to keep their weight off their fronts and they don’t want to move at all. Chances are high with these symptoms your horse may be experiencing a laminitic episode.

We all know that humans can experience heat stress, exhaustion and stroke but what about our horses? Do you know the signs and symptoms of heat stress in horses and what to do if they are in trouble? Read on to learn more.

We’ve all heard the age old saying- “No Hoof, No Horse”, and it is without a doubt true. Without a structurally sound and maintained hoof our horses cannot stay sound, let alone thrive. As owners it is of utmost importance to ensure our horses hoofs are properly cared for to ensure that our equine companion is set up for success.

Smart Earth and Hope for Heroes have had an ongoing relationship where we have been lucky enough to make a difference in the lives of veterans dealing with PTSD. Hope for Heroes provides veterans who are often suicidal and struggling to cope after returning from military service and pairs them with horses where they take part in therapeutic horsemanship lessons.

We started unpacking the information on your horse’s feed tag and this week we are going to dive a little deeper into fat content and why fats are an important part of the equine diet. A fat horse is as unhealthy as an underweight horse but what role does fat as a whole play in the equine diet? How important is fat in their daily ration? Do they need a fat source?