Horse Health & Barn Stories

July 16, 2026

Horse Scratches Flare After Irrigation? What Owners Should Check

A practical horse health guide for scratches that flare after irrigation: pastern checks, moisture, mud, drying time, and when to call the vet.

July 15, 2026

Horse Girth Area Swelling After Riding? What to Watch

A practical horse health guide for girth area swelling after riding: tack checks, skin checks, swelling patterns, and when to call the veterinarian.

July 14, 2026

Horse Reluctant Downhill? Front-End and Foot Checks

A practical horse health guide for horses reluctant downhill: front feet, shoulders, saddle balance, footing, and vet or farrier red flags.

July 14, 2026

Horse Digital Pulse Stronger Than Normal? What to Check

A rider-first guide to checking a stronger horse digital pulse, comparing all four feet, reading hoof heat and movement, and recognizing veterinary red flags.

July 13, 2026

Horse Skin Scabs Under Boots? What Owners Should Check

A practical horse health guide for skin scabs under boots: boot fit, trapped sweat, dirt, rub lines, skin checks, and when to call the vet.

July 13, 2026

Horse Muscles Quivering After Work? What to Check

Quick answer: If a horse’s muscles quiver after work, stop the session, cool and observe the horse, and check breathing, attitude, movement, sweat, hydration, and whether the trembling...

July 12, 2026

Horse Lower Back Tight After Canter Work? What to Check

A practical rider-first guide to lower back tightness after canter work: what to check in the saddle, loin, hind end, footing, transitions, recovery pattern, and when repeated soreness...

July 11, 2026

Horse Tail Rubbing in Hot Weather? What Owners Should Notice

A practical horse-health guide to tail rubbing in hot weather, covering skin, insects, sweat, gear, parasites, hygiene, and veterinary red flags.

July 11, 2026

Found a Tick on Your Horse? What to Check Before and After Removal

Found a tick on your horse? Inspect the site, remove it safely when appropriate, record the exposure, watch red flags, and know where Citraquin® fits.

July 10, 2026

Horse Belly Sensitive After Summer Sweat? What to Check

A practical horse health guide for belly sensitivity after summer sweat: midline checks, girth path, fly bites, skin irritation, and when to call the vet.

July 9, 2026

The Morning-After Mobility Check: What Your Horse Tells You Tomorrow

A next-morning horse check for movement, feet, limbs, hydration, appetite, recovery, professional-care red flags, and ordinary topical care.

July 9, 2026

Winter Water Intake in Horses: The Quiet Hydration Problem

A practical winter horse hydration guide covering water access, measured intake, salt, manure, electrolyte decisions, and veterinary red flags.