Choke in Horses: Causes, Symptoms & What to Do
Horse owner and veterinarian calmly observing a horse in a cleared stall
August 14, 2025
Jon Conklin

Choke in Horses: Causes, Symptoms & What to Do

Choke is one of the most alarming equine emergencies—but knowing how to act quickly can...
Diarrhea & Colitis in Horses: What to Know and When to Act
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
  • colitis in horses
August 13, 2025
Jon Conklin

Diarrhea & Colitis in Horses: What to Know and When to Act

Inflammation of the colon or cecum can cause life-threatening diarrhea in horses. Here’s how to...
Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Understanding EGUS and Supporting Digestive Health
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
August 12, 2025
Jon Conklin

Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Understanding EGUS and Supporting Digestive Health

A rider-friendly guide to gastric ulcers in horses, including appetite changes, behavior clues, workload factors,...
Colic in Horses: Understanding the Leading Cause of Equine Emergency
Veterinarian listening to a standing horse's flank during a colic assessment
  • abdominal pain horse
August 11, 2025
Jon Conklin

Colic in Horses: Understanding the Leading Cause of Equine Emergency

Colic in horses ranges from mild gas to fatal intestinal twists. Here’s how to spot...
Cannon Crud in Horses: Lower-Leg Skin Checks & Care Routine
Real Rider Resource cannon crud guide from Draw It Out
  • Cannon Crud
August 10, 2025
Jon Conklin

Cannon Crud in Horses: Lower-Leg Skin Checks & Care Routine

A practical Real Rider Resource guide to cannon crud in horses, gentle cleanup, full drying,...
Rain Rot in Horses | Skin Checks, Clean-Dry Routine & Red Flags
Rain rot skin-care support guide for horses from Draw It Out
August 8, 2025
Jon Conklin

Rain Rot in Horses | Skin Checks, Clean-Dry Routine & Red Flags

A safer rain-rot guide focused on wet-weather skin checks, gentle cleaning, complete drying, routine skin...
Mange in Horses: Vet Diagnosis and Barn Hygiene
Horse mange signs, veterinary skin diagnosis, and barn equipment hygiene
August 7, 2025
Jon Conklin

Mange in Horses: Vet Diagnosis and Barn Hygiene

Mange requires veterinary diagnosis and the right parasite-control plan. Learn signs, differentials, contact-horse decisions, equipment...
Sweet Itch in Horses: What It Is & How to Help
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
August 6, 2025
Jon Conklin

Sweet Itch in Horses: What It Is & How to Help

Sweet itch is more than just a seasonal nuisance—it can wreck your horse’s comfort and...
Ringworm in Horses: Hygiene, Isolation, and Vet Guidance
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
August 5, 2025
Jon Conklin

Ringworm in Horses: Hygiene, Isolation, and Vet Guidance

Ringworm in horses is contagious and should be managed carefully. Learn what riders should do...
Activated Charcoal for Horses: Detox, Healing, and Skin Support
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
  • activated charcoal
August 3, 2025
Jon Conklin

Activated Charcoal for Horses: Detox, Healing, and Skin Support

From wound care to infection control, activated charcoal is revolutionizing equine skin support. Learn how...
Manuka Honey for Horses: Skin Support and Wound-Care Context
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
July 18, 2025
Jon Conklin

Manuka Honey for Horses: Skin Support and Wound-Care Context

Manuka honey is often discussed in equine skin and wound-care routines. This guide explains why...
SI Joint Pain in Horses: Signs Are Not a Diagnosis
Horse SI-region movement clues, veterinary assessment, tack, hoof, and workload review
July 17, 2025
Jon Conklin

SI Joint Pain in Horses: Signs Are Not a Diagnosis

SI-region clues can overlap hoof, hock, stifle, back, tack, workload, and neurologic problems. Learn safe...
What Are Windpuffs in Horses? Causes, Monitoring & Recovery Tips
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
  • Equine Leg Recovery
July 16, 2025
Jon Conklin

What Are Windpuffs in Horses? Causes, Monitoring & Recovery Tips

You’ve probably seen them—puffy, soft swellings around the fetlocks that don’t seem to bother your...
Horse Dehydration Signs: 5 Checks and When to Call a Vet
Horse owner monitoring a horse drinking from a clean water trough
  • horse dehydration
July 15, 2025
Jon Conklin

Horse Dehydration Signs: 5 Checks and When to Call a Vet

Check water intake, gums, breathing, recovery, manure, appetite, and behavior, plus what to do first...
Horse Leg Care for Trailering: Preventing Swelling, Fatigue & Injury
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
July 14, 2025
Jon Conklin

Horse Leg Care for Trailering: Preventing Swelling, Fatigue & Injury

Trailer time can affect lower legs through standing, balancing, heat, and travel stress. Learn how...
Arena Footing and Horse Fatigue: How to Read the Surface and Adjust the Ride
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
July 14, 2025
Jon Conklin

Arena Footing and Horse Fatigue: How to Read the Surface and Adjust the Ride

A practical footing guide for deep, firm, slick, uneven, and changing spring surfaces, with movement...
Injury or Soreness? How to Tell the Difference in Your Horse
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
July 12, 2025
Jon Conklin

Injury or Soreness? How to Tell the Difference in Your Horse

A practical guide to sorting normal post-work soreness from signs that may point to injury,...
Horse Leg Anatomy: Tendons, Ligaments, Digital Pulse & What to Check
Real Rider Resource horse leg anatomy guide from Draw It Out
July 10, 2025
Jon Conklin

Horse Leg Anatomy: Tendons, Ligaments, Digital Pulse & What to Check

A practical Real Rider Resource guide to horse leg anatomy, tendon and ligament landmarks, digital...
Saddle Fit and Soft Tissue: The Hidden Cause of Chronic Soreness
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
July 9, 2025
Jon Conklin

Saddle Fit and Soft Tissue: The Hidden Cause of Chronic Soreness

Saddle fit can contribute to soreness, behavior changes, and resistance under saddle. Learn what riders...
Horse Care Safety & Skin Sensitivity Guide | Draw It Out®
Real Rider Resource horse care blog by Draw It Out
July 7, 2025
Jon Conklin

Horse Care Safety & Skin Sensitivity Guide | Draw It Out®

A horse-care skin-sensitivity guide covering patch testing, label awareness, sun and heat stress, application habits,...