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Lung bleeding, also known as Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH), can go undetected by trainers and riders because it occurs deep within the lungs. Numerous studies show that essentially all horses experience some degree of EIPH during intensive exercise. However, only 5% of horses show blood at the nostrils. To explain why lung bleeding happens, we have created this video: EIPH occurs w …

While horses and humans alike can appreciate a little break from the hot and humid days of summer, if inadequately prepared for the colder temps ahead, winter can be a rude awakening for both you and your horse.In this post, we will touch on some of the challenges that wintertime exercise can pose to your horse's health and safety and include tips to combat each of these challenges. Warm-ups …

It's that time of year again in the northern hemisphere- the temps are dropping and the winds are growing colder - and while many of us hate coming to terms with the end of the lazy, hazy dog days of summer, it's our job and responsibility to help our horses make the transition from warmer to cooler weather. We explore some necessary tips and tactics for keeping your horse happy and health …

For many trainers and riders, behavioral issues in performance horses can make the training process feel like a frustrating chore. There’s nothing more irritating than when a horse decides to act like a rebellious teenager and make everything as difficult as possible. But when a horse doesn’t behave the way we want them to, we often tend to point fingers. We blame the horse, jumping to the co …