The Real Rider Resource

September 19, 2025

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

A full Real Rider Resource guide to equine skin tumors and suspicious lumps, including what to document, why sarcoids and melanomas need veterinary input, what not to do,...

September 19, 2025

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, and recovery habits during seasonal transition.

September 18, 2025

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 checks, and when to call a veterinarian.

September 17, 2025

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, and what to do when exposure is possible.

September 16, 2025

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 your veterinarian, and realistic rehab considerations.

September 15, 2025

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 checks, and when to call your veterinarian.

September 15, 2025

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, and simple recovery habits that hold up in busy barns.

September 14, 2025

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

A rider-friendly guide to Lyme disease in horses, including tick exposure, common signs, testing conversations, prevention basics, and when veterinary care should guide decisions.

September 13, 2025

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, and consistent routines during busy show or travel weeks.

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, hydration, and real-world tracking tips for every barn.

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, how treatment and management work, and which sugar-free supports fit a PPID plan.

September 10, 2025

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, diet discipline, hoof-risk awareness, safe exercise conversations, testing, and sugar-conscious support.