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West Nile Virus in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
West Nile Virus in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
September 15, 2025

West Nile Virus in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment

What Real Riders should know about WNV: life cycle, early warning signs, diagnostics, vaccination and...
Fall Real Rider Routine: Cooling & Support for Post‑Ride Legs
Fall Real Rider Routine: Cooling & Support for Post‑Ride Legs
September 15, 2025

Fall Real Rider Routine: Cooling & Support for Post‑Ride Legs

Real Riders know fall recovery is about balance. Cool the heat, support the tendons, and...
Lyme Disease in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Management
Lyme Disease in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Management
September 14, 2025

Lyme Disease in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Management

What Real Riders need to know about Lyme disease—how horses get it, what to watch...
Fall Muscle Recovery Plan for Horses (Show‑Safe Routine) | Draw It Out®
Fall Muscle Recovery Plan for Horses (Show‑Safe Routine) | Draw It Out®
September 13, 2025

Fall Muscle Recovery Plan for Horses (Show‑Safe Routine) | Draw It Out®

When the fall show run stacks miles, keep your horse in top shape with this...
Equine Weight Management: Safe Weight Loss & Gain Plans for Real Riders
Equine Weight Management: Safe Weight Loss & Gain Plans for Real Riders
September 13, 2025

Equine Weight Management: Safe Weight Loss & Gain Plans for Real Riders

How to assess, plan, and execute safe weight change—BCS/crest scoring, forage targets, turnout, training blocks,...
Cushing’s Disease (PPID) in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Management
Cushing’s Disease (PPID) in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Management
September 12, 2025

Cushing’s Disease (PPID) in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Management

PPID is the most common endocrine disorder in older horses. Learn causes, signs, ACTH/TRH testing,...
Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) in Horses: Symptoms, Diet, Tests & Safe Support
Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) in Horses: Symptoms, Diet, Tests & Safe Support
September 10, 2025

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) in Horses: Symptoms, Diet, Tests & Safe Support

EMS is on the rise. Here’s how to spot insulin resistance, test for it, manage...
Real Rider: Jenna Riga’s Post-Ride Routine
Real Rider: Jenna Riga’s Post-Ride Routine
September 9, 2025

Real Rider: Jenna Riga’s Post-Ride Routine

On the road and on the clock, consistency wins. Jenna Riga’s three-step routine—cool smart, dry...
Fall Mud Season Playbook: Stop Scratches, Rain Rot & Thrush (Before They Start)
Fall Mud Season Playbook: Stop Scratches, Rain Rot & Thrush (Before They Start)
September 8, 2025

Fall Mud Season Playbook: Stop Scratches, Rain Rot & Thrush (Before They Start)

Mud season doesn’t have to mean scratches, rain rot, or thrush. Use this fall playbook...
Standing Wraps 101: Under-Wrap Liniment & Even-Pressure Guide
Standing Wraps 101: Under-Wrap Liniment & Even-Pressure Guide
September 7, 2025

Standing Wraps 101: Under-Wrap Liniment & Even-Pressure Guide

Wraps work when they’re clean, even, and checked. This guide shows a simple, show-aware routine:...
SI Joint Care for Horses: Signs, Warm-Ups & Recovery Plan
SI Joint Care for Horses: Signs, Warm-Ups & Recovery Plan
September 6, 2025

SI Joint Care for Horses: Signs, Warm-Ups & Recovery Plan

The hind end is the engine. This guide shows what SI stress can look like,...
Hard Ground Season: Lower-Leg Care on Dry Footing
Hard Ground Season: Lower-Leg Care on Dry Footing
September 5, 2025

Hard Ground Season: Lower-Leg Care on Dry Footing

Dry footing can stack micro-impacts fast. This calm, show-aware plan keeps legs happy: smart warm-ups,...