Anthrax in Horses: Signs, Risk, Vaccination, and Emergency Steps
Horse owner and veterinarian observing a healthy horse on a dry Texas pasture
  • Anthrax
August 15, 2026
Jon Conklin

Anthrax in Horses: Signs, Risk, Vaccination, and Emergency Steps

Anthrax is rare but can progress rapidly in horses. Learn who is at risk, what...
Build a Horse Leg Baseline: What Normal Feels Like Before You Need It
Rider checking a horse's lower front leg in a barn aisle during a routine baseline exam
  • Daily Horse Care
August 14, 2026
Jon Conklin

Build a Horse Leg Baseline: What Normal Feels Like Before You Need It

Learn your horse's normal before you need the comparison. Build a practical leg baseline using...
Post-Ride Grooming as a Recovery Check: What Real Riders Notice
Rider grooming gray horse in barn
  • Draw It Out
August 13, 2026
Jon Conklin

Post-Ride Grooming as a Recovery Check: What Real Riders Notice

Turn post-ride grooming into a repeatable recovery check by comparing tack areas, legs, feet, back,...
How to Film a Horse Trot-Up Video Your Veterinarian Can Use
Handler filming a horse trot-up on a straight barn lane
  • Horse Care
August 12, 2026
Jon Conklin

How to Film a Horse Trot-Up Video Your Veterinarian Can Use

Film a clearer horse trot-up video with safe footing, steady angles, full-body framing, a practical...
Horse Liniment vs Joint Supplement: Which Does Your Horse Need?
Rider checking a horse leg beside a feed-room joint-support routine
  • Draw It Out
August 10, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Liniment vs Joint Supplement: Which Does Your Horse Need?

Compare external horse liniment with daily feed-through joint support and learn when one, both, or...
Is My Horse Sore or Just Being Lazy?
Rider leading a horse at the walk while carefully observing its stride.
  • Horse Behavior
August 3, 2026
Jon Conklin

Is My Horse Sore or Just Being Lazy?

Use this safety-first rider check to separate possible soreness, fatigue, poor conditioning, confusion, and training...
Can You Keep a Horse Fit Riding Three Days a Week? A Realistic Plan
Rider hand-walking a horse during a realistic three-day conditioning plan
  • Horse Conditioning
July 31, 2026
Jon Conklin

Can You Keep a Horse Fit Riding Three Days a Week? A Realistic Plan

A realistic three-day horse fitness plan with base work, strength and skill, quality effort, recovery...
When a Horse Needs an Easy Day, Not a Day Off
Handler hand-walking a relaxed horse during an intentional easy day
  • Horse Care
July 28, 2026
Jon Conklin

When a Horse Needs an Easy Day, Not a Day Off

An easy day may suit a sound horse that benefits from low-stress movement. Learn when...
Hydrocortisone for Horses: When It Helps and When It Does Not
Horse owner checking a small area of intact irritated skin
  • Horse Itching
July 26, 2026
Jon Conklin

Hydrocortisone for Horses: When It Helps and When It Does Not

Can you use hydrocortisone on a horse? Learn what it does, when itching needs a...
How Real Riders Handle a Ride That Starts Wrong
Rider calmly walking a horse while simplifying a ride that started wrong
  • Horse Care
July 26, 2026
Jon Conklin

How Real Riders Handle a Ride That Starts Wrong

A Real Rider Resource guide for handling rides that start wrong by simplifying the ask...
Horse Not Acting Normal? What to Check Before You Ride
Rider observing a horse's expression and stance before deciding whether to ride
  • Horse Behavior
July 25, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Not Acting Normal? What to Check Before You Ride

A practical rider checklist for a horse that is not acting normal, covering baseline behavior,...
What Real Riders Check Before Changing Bits
Rider checking a horse's bridle and bit fit before changing equipment
  • Horse Care
July 24, 2026
Jon Conklin

What Real Riders Check Before Changing Bits

Before changing bits, check dental and mouth comfort, current fit, rider hands, tack, training clarity,...
How to Read the Horse Before You Add More Speed
Rider reading a horse’s posture and readiness before asking for more speed
  • Horse Care
July 22, 2026
Jon Conklin

How to Read the Horse Before You Add More Speed

Before adding speed, confirm steering, rate, rhythm, balance, footing, fitness, confidence, soundness, and recovery at...
Val Leibel’s Real Rider Story: Competition Care and Veterinary Judgment
Val Leibel competing with her rope horse
  • 128oz Concentrate
July 20, 2026
Jon Conklin

Val Leibel’s Real Rider Story: Competition Care and Veterinary Judgment

United States Real Rider Val Leibel explains why Draw It Out® stays in her competition...
What Real Riders Notice After Deep Footing
Rider observing a horse’s movement beside an arena with deep footing
  • Footing
July 20, 2026
Jon Conklin

What Real Riders Notice After Deep Footing

Deep footing changes workload. Check breathing, feet, legs, shoulders, back, hind end, movement after rest,...
How to Adjust the Plan When the Horse Feels Heavy
Rider reassessing the plan while a horse walks quietly in the arena
  • Horse Care
July 19, 2026
Jon Conklin

How to Adjust the Plan When the Horse Feels Heavy

When a horse feels heavy, separate balance, rhythm, rider contact, fatigue, footing, tack, confusion, and...
The Quiet Barn Check Before a Big Clinic
Rider quietly checking a horse in the barn before traveling to a clinic
  • Clinic Prep
July 18, 2026
Jon Conklin

The Quiet Barn Check Before a Big Clinic

Prepare for a riding clinic with a calm check of health, feet, legs, tack, hauling,...
What Real Riders Do When a Horse Feels One Step Behind
Rider hand-walking a tacked horse after it feels one step behind
  • Horse Care
July 17, 2026
Jon Conklin

What Real Riders Do When a Horse Feels One Step Behind

When a horse feels one step behind, check cue clarity, rhythm, balance, rider timing, fatigue,...
Why Real Riders Check the Horse Before the Tack
Rider checking a horse’s back and posture before putting on tack
  • Horse Care
July 16, 2026
Jon Conklin

Why Real Riders Check the Horse Before the Tack

A Real Rider Resource guide for checking the horse before tack so riders make better...
How to Read a Horse That Quits Earlier Than Normal
Rider observing an untacked horse after ending a session early
  • Horse Care
July 15, 2026
Jon Conklin

How to Read a Horse That Quits Earlier Than Normal

When a horse quits earlier than normal, check heat, breathing, fitness, footing, workload, hydration, tack,...