The Real Rider Resource

September 29, 2025

Lice in Horses: Itching, Coat Checks, Cleaning, and Vet Guidance

A full Real Rider Resource guide to lice in horses: what itching and coat changes can look like, how to inspect the mane, tailhead, shoulders, and body coat,...

September 28, 2025

Foal Care Guide: First-Day Checks, Hygiene, Nutrition, and Vet Milestones

A full Real Rider Resource guide to foal care from day one through weaning, including nursing, colostrum, IgG testing, umbilical checks, stall hygiene, mare monitoring, nutrition, handling, and...

September 27, 2025

Allergies & Hives in Horses: Signs, Triggers & Emergency Steps

A rider-first guide to recognizing hives in horses, spotting emergency warning signs, documenting likely triggers, and knowing when veterinary care is needed.

September 26, 2025

Botulism in Horses: Warning Signs, Feed Safety, and Emergency Response

A full Real Rider Resource guide to botulism in horses, including warning signs, feed and haylage risks, carcass contamination, wound concerns, prevention habits, and why suspected cases require...

September 25, 2025

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

A full Real Rider Resource guide to equine anaplasmosis concerns, including tick exposure, early signs riders may notice, what to document, why veterinary testing matters, and how to...

September 24, 2025

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

Potomac horse fever can move fast and laminitis is a major complication. Learn the signs, first-hour response, vaccination limits and late-summer barn checks.

September 23, 2025

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 records, barn first-aid habits, when to call the veterinarian, and how to keep...

September 22, 2025

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 flags, barn biosecurity, fly pressure, and safe next steps.

September 22, 2025

Real Rider Recovery Routine: Ready Ride After Ride

Real riders keep horses ready with a simple recovery routine: cool down, check legs and body, support known stress areas, and keep the process clean, repeatable, and show-aware.

September 21, 2025

Poisonous Plants for Horses: Identification, Signs & Prevention

A full Real Rider Resource guide to poisonous plants for horses: where toxic plants show up, common risk plants, warning signs, hay and pasture checks, emergency steps, and...

September 20, 2025

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 warning signs, first steps, and why veterinary guidance matters.

September 20, 2025

Pregnancy & Foaling: Comprehensive Care for Mares and Foals

A practical pregnancy and foaling guide for mares and foals, including preparation, observation, emergency triggers, postpartum checks, and when veterinary support should lead the plan.