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Why Horses Refuse to Back Up: Real Causes & Fixes
Why Horses Refuse to Back Up: Real Causes & Fixes
  • Equine SI Pain
June 23, 2025

Why Horses Refuse to Back Up: Real Causes & Fixes

Backing up is more than just a training maneuver—it’s a test of balance, comfort, and...
Horse Avoids the Left Lead? Causes and Corrective Tips
Horse Avoids the Left Lead? Causes and Corrective Tips
  • Equine Imbalance
June 22, 2025

Horse Avoids the Left Lead? Causes and Corrective Tips

That constant battle for the left lead isn’t always about training. Often, it’s your horse’s...
Girthy Horse Behavior: What It Means and How to Fix It
Girthy Horse Behavior: What It Means and How to Fix It
  • Equine Ulcers
June 21, 2025

Girthy Horse Behavior: What It Means and How to Fix It

Does your horse bite, flinch, or pin their ears when you tighten the cinch? That’s...
Horse Refuses Lead Change? Here’s Why—and How to Fix It
Horse Refuses Lead Change? Here’s Why—and How to Fix It
  • Horse Training Tips
June 20, 2025

Horse Refuses Lead Change? Here’s Why—and How to Fix It

If your horse struggles to change leads—or won’t at all—there’s a reason. Let’s dig into...
Horse Bucks into Canter? What It Means and How to Help
Horse Bucks into Canter? What It Means and How to Help
  • Equine SI Joint Pain
June 19, 2025

Horse Bucks into Canter? What It Means and How to Help

That little kick or full-on rodeo burst when you ask for the canter? It’s not...
Why Horses Hollow Their Back: Pain, Posture, and What to Watch For
Why Horses Hollow Their Back: Pain, Posture, and What to Watch For
  • Equine Back Pain
June 18, 2025

Why Horses Hollow Their Back: Pain, Posture, and What to Watch For

When your horse hollows their back and raises their head, they’re not being dramatic—they’re avoiding...
Cold-Backed Horses: Signs, Causes, and Real Recovery Tips
Cold-Backed Horses: Signs, Causes, and Real Recovery Tips
  • Cold-Backed Horse
June 17, 2025

Cold-Backed Horses: Signs, Causes, and Real Recovery Tips

Does your horse flinch, hump up, or act grumpy when saddled? Cold-backed behavior is real,...
Why Is My Horse Stocked Up? Causes and Recovery Tips
Why Is My Horse Stocked Up? Causes and Recovery Tips
  • Equine Recovery Tips
June 16, 2025

Why Is My Horse Stocked Up? Causes and Recovery Tips

You walk into the barn and your horse’s legs look like stuffed sausages. Stocking up...
Should You Wrap Your Horse’s Legs? When It Helps—and When It Hurts
Should You Wrap Your Horse’s Legs? When It Helps—and When It Hurts
  • Equine Leg Wraps
June 15, 2025

Should You Wrap Your Horse’s Legs? When It Helps—and When It Hurts

Wrapping your horse’s legs can support recovery—but done wrong, it can do more harm than...
Weekend Warrior Horse Recovery Tips: Keep Them Sound and Ready
Weekend Warrior Horse Recovery Tips: Keep Them Sound and Ready
  • Equine Recovery Tips
June 14, 2025

Weekend Warrior Horse Recovery Tips: Keep Them Sound and Ready

Weekend warriors—horses that only get worked on the weekends—face unique recovery challenges. Here’s how to...
How to Check Your Horse’s Legs Daily in Just 3 Minutes
How to Check Your Horse’s Legs Daily in Just 3 Minutes
  • Daily Horse Care
June 13, 2025

How to Check Your Horse’s Legs Daily in Just 3 Minutes

In just three minutes a day, you can spot soreness, heat, or swelling before they...
Cold-Backed Horse Behavior: Causes, Signs & Recovery Tips
Cold-Backed Horse Behavior: Causes, Signs & Recovery Tips
  • Cold-Backed Horses
June 12, 2025

Cold-Backed Horse Behavior: Causes, Signs & Recovery Tips

A horse that pins their ears, hollows their back, or dances around when being saddled...