Equine Anaplasmosis: Tick Exposure, Warning Signs, and Vet Guidance
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
September 25, 2025
Jon Conklin

Equine Anaplasmosis: Tick Exposure, Warning Signs, and Vet Guidance

A full Real Rider Resource guide to equine anaplasmosis concerns, including tick exposure, early signs...
Potomac Horse Fever in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Horse owner and veterinarian checking a bay horse near a late-summer freshwater channel
  • Barn Biosecurity
September 24, 2025
Jon Conklin

Potomac Horse Fever in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Potomac horse fever can move fast and laminitis is a major complication. Learn the signs,...
Tetanus in Horses: Wound Awareness, Vaccine Records, and Vet Guidance
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
September 23, 2025
Jon Conklin

Tetanus in Horses: Wound Awareness, Vaccine Records, and Vet Guidance

A full Real Rider Resource guide to tetanus awareness in horses, including wound awareness, vaccine...
Pigeon Fever in Horses: Barn Biosecurity, Fly Pressure, and Vet Guidance
Horse owner and veterinarian checking a horse during a pigeon fever concern
  • Fly Control
September 22, 2025
Jon Conklin

Pigeon Fever in Horses: Barn Biosecurity, Fly Pressure, and Vet Guidance

A practical, veterinarian-first guide to pigeon fever in horses, including the three recognized forms, red...
Real Rider Recovery Routine: Ready Ride After Ride
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
September 22, 2025
Jon Conklin

Real Rider Recovery Routine: Ready Ride After Ride

Real riders keep horses ready with a simple recovery routine: cool down, check legs and...
Poisonous Plants for Horses: Identification, Signs & Prevention
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September 21, 2025
Jon Conklin

Poisonous Plants for Horses: Identification, Signs & Prevention

A full Real Rider Resource guide to poisonous plants for horses: where toxic plants show...
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis (Tying-Up) in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
September 20, 2025
Jon Conklin

Exertional Rhabdomyolysis (Tying-Up) in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment

Exertional rhabdomyolysis, often called tying-up, can cause stiffness, cramping, sweating, and reluctance to move. Learn...
Pregnancy & Foaling: Comprehensive Care for Mares and Foals
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September 20, 2025
Jon Conklin

Pregnancy & Foaling: Comprehensive Care for Mares and Foals

A practical pregnancy and foaling guide for mares and foals, including preparation, observation, emergency triggers,...
Equine Skin Tumors: Lumps, Sarcoids, Melanomas, and Vet Guidance
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
September 19, 2025
Jon Conklin

Equine Skin Tumors: Lumps, Sarcoids, Melanomas, and Vet Guidance

A full Real Rider Resource guide to equine skin tumors and suspicious lumps, including what...
Fall Horse Care Essentials: Keep Your Partner Strong All Season | Draw It Out®
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
September 19, 2025
Jon Conklin

Fall Horse Care Essentials: Keep Your Partner Strong All Season | Draw It Out®

A fall horse care guide for cooler rides, hauling, changing routines, hydration checks, skin awareness,...
Eastern & Western Equine Encephalitis in Horses: Signs, Vaccination & Mosquito Control
Veterinarian and horse owner observing a horse during a neurologic gait check
  • Eastern equine encephalitis
September 18, 2025
Jon Conklin

Eastern & Western Equine Encephalitis in Horses: Signs, Vaccination & Mosquito Control

A rider-first guide to urgent EEE and WEE neurologic signs, vaccination planning, mosquito control, travel...
Equine Infectious Anemia: Coggins Testing, Movement Rules, and Vet Guidance
Horse owner and veterinarian reviewing health paperwork beside a horse
  • Biosecurity
September 17, 2025
Jon Conklin

Equine Infectious Anemia: Coggins Testing, Movement Rules, and Vet Guidance

A rider-first guide to Equine Infectious Anemia, Coggins testing, blood-transfer risks, movement rules, current alerts,...
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) in Horses: Signs, Testing, Treatment & Rehab
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September 16, 2025
Jon Conklin

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) in Horses: Signs, Testing, Treatment & Rehab

A practical guide to EPM in horses, including common signs, testing conversations, treatment planning with...
West Nile Virus in Horses: Signs, Vaccination & Mosquito Control
Horse owner leading a horse while a veterinarian observes its gait
  • Horse Health
September 15, 2025
Jon Conklin

West Nile Virus in Horses: Signs, Vaccination & Mosquito Control

West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne neurologic emergency. Know urgent signs, core-vaccine guidance, practical mosquito-habitat...
Fall Real Rider Routine: Cooling & Support for Post‑Ride Legs
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
September 15, 2025
Jon Conklin

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

A fall post-ride leg-care routine for real riders, focused on cooling, tendon checks, footing awareness,...
Lyme Disease in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Management
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
September 14, 2025
Jon Conklin

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

A rider-friendly guide to Lyme disease in horses, including tick exposure, common signs, testing conversations,...
Fall Muscle Recovery Plan for Horses (Show‑Safe Routine) | Draw It Out®
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
September 13, 2025
Jon Conklin

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

A fall muscle recovery plan for horses built around workload awareness, cooldowns, hydration, body checks,...
Equine Weight Management: Safe Weight Loss & Gain Plans for Real Riders
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
September 13, 2025
Jon Conklin

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
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
September 12, 2025
Jon Conklin

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: Diet, Hoof Risk, Testing, and Daily Management
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
September 10, 2025
Jon Conklin

Equine Metabolic Syndrome: Diet, Hoof Risk, Testing, and Daily Management

A full Real Rider Resource guide to Equine Metabolic Syndrome, including insulin-related concerns, body condition,...