Every Barn Has a Treat Tax. We Pay Ours.
Bay horse investigating an open shipping box while a rider offers a wrapped peppermint
  • Behind the Brand
July 22, 2026
Jon Conklin

Every Barn Has a Treat Tax. We Pay Ours.

There is an unwritten rule in every barn: when a box arrives, the horse gets...
Horse Sore Over the Withers After a Long Ride? What to Check
Horse owner checking the withers and saddle-contact area after a long ride
  • Back Care
July 22, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Sore Over the Withers After a Long Ride? What to Check

A practical horse health guide for wither soreness after long rides: saddle clearance, pad pressure,...
How to Recover Between Multi-Day Events | Draw It Out®
Rider hand-walking a horse during evening recovery between multi-day events
July 21, 2026
Jon Conklin

How to Recover Between Multi-Day Events | Draw It Out®

Multi-day events don’t reward harder work. They reward better recovery. Here’s how to protect soundness...
Real Rider of the Month: Kaitlyn Schmuck
Kaitlyn Schmuck, Draw It Out Real Rider of the Month from Thermopolis, Wyoming
  • Draw It Out
July 21, 2026
Jon Conklin

Real Rider of the Month: Kaitlyn Schmuck

Meet Kaitlyn Schmuck of Misfit Rodeo, a Wyoming rodeo, trail and day-work horsewoman who uses...
Horse Slow to Cool Out After Humid Work? What to Track
Horse owner monitoring a sweaty horse’s cool-out after humid work
  • Cool-Out
July 21, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Slow to Cool Out After Humid Work? What to Track

A practical horse health guide for horses slow to cool out after humid work: recovery...
Blue-Green Algae and Horses: Pond, Trough & Stock-Tank Safety
Horse owner keeping a horse away from a pond with a suspected algae bloom
July 20, 2026
Jon Conklin

Blue-Green Algae and Horses: Pond, Trough & Stock-Tank Safety

A practical horse-owner guide to blue-green algae and harmful algal blooms in ponds, lakes, troughs,...
Horse Head Tossing in Heat? What Owners Should Check
Rider checking a horse’s ears, browband and eye area during hot weather
  • Head Tossing
July 20, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Head Tossing in Heat? What Owners Should Check

A practical horse health guide for head tossing in heat, including flies around the ears,...
FDA Authorizes Short-Term Screwworm Prevention Drug for Horses
Equine veterinarian examining a horse's lower leg wound while the owner holds the horse
  • Biosecurity
July 20, 2026
Jon Conklin

FDA Authorizes Short-Term Screwworm Prevention Drug for Horses

FDA has authorized a prescription ivermectin liquid for short-term prevention of New World screwworm in...
Vesicular Stomatitis in Horses: 2026 Outbreak Checks for Riders
Horse owner wearing gloves while visually checking a horse’s muzzle
  • Biosecurity
July 19, 2026
Jon Conklin

Vesicular Stomatitis in Horses: 2026 Outbreak Checks for Riders

A rider-first 2026 vesicular stomatitis checklist covering current western U.S. outbreak context, warning signs, isolation,...
Horse Hind Legs Filled After Standing at a Show? What to Watch
Horse owner checking a horse’s lower hind legs after standing at a show
  • Horse Care
July 19, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Hind Legs Filled After Standing at a Show? What to Watch

A practical horse health guide for hind leg filling after standing at a show: symmetry,...
Horse Coat Dull Mid-Summer? What Owners Should Check First
Horse owner grooming and checking a horse’s coat in midsummer
  • Coat Care
July 18, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Coat Dull Mid-Summer? What Owners Should Check First

A practical horse health guide for dull mid-summer coats: skin, sweat, dust, diet, parasites, grooming,...
Florida Reports First 2026 Equine Infectious Anemia Case
Horse owner and veterinarian observing a horse in a separate Florida paddock
  • Biosecurity
July 17, 2026
Jon Conklin

Florida Reports First 2026 Equine Infectious Anemia Case

Florida has reported its first equine infectious anemia case of 2026 at a quarantined Hillsborough...
Horse Stumbles More on Dry Ground? What to Track
Handler observing a horse’s stride on firm dry arena footing
  • Footing
July 17, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Stumbles More on Dry Ground? What to Track

A practical horse health guide for horses that stumble more on dry ground: hoof balance,...
Horse Scratches Flare After Irrigation? What Owners Should Check
Horse owner checking a horse’s pastern after wet irrigated footing
  • Horse Care
July 16, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Scratches Flare After Irrigation? What Owners Should Check

A practical horse health guide for scratches that flare after irrigation: pastern checks, moisture, mud,...
Horse Girth Area Swelling After Riding? What to Watch
Rider checking a horse’s girth area after removing the saddle
  • Horse Care
July 15, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Girth Area Swelling After Riding? What to Watch

A practical horse health guide for girth area swelling after riding: tack checks, skin checks,...
Heat, Hydration, and Recovery: Why Summer Changes Everything | Draw It Out®
Horse owner cooling and hydrating a horse in summer heat
July 14, 2026
Jon Conklin

Heat, Hydration, and Recovery: Why Summer Changes Everything | Draw It Out®

Summer heat stresses recovery. Here’s how hydration, cooling, and consistent post-ride care help horses bounce...
Horse Reluctant Downhill? Front-End and Foot Checks
Horse owner checking a front hoof beside a downhill trail
  • Hoof Care
July 14, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Reluctant Downhill? Front-End and Foot Checks

A practical horse health guide for horses reluctant downhill: front feet, shoulders, saddle balance, footing,...
Horse Digital Pulse Stronger Than Normal? What to Check
Horse owner checking the digital pulse at a front fetlock
  • Digital Pulse
July 14, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Digital Pulse Stronger Than Normal? What to Check

A rider-first guide to checking a stronger horse digital pulse, comparing all four feet, reading...
Horse Skin Scabs Under Boots? What Owners Should Check
Horse owner inspecting the skin after removing a protective leg boot
  • Horse Care
July 13, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Skin Scabs Under Boots? What Owners Should Check

A practical horse health guide for skin scabs under boots: boot fit, trapped sweat, dirt,...
Horse Muscles Quivering After Work? What to Check
Horse owner observing shoulder muscles and posture after work
  • Heat Awareness
July 13, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Muscles Quivering After Work? What to Check

Quick answer: If a horse’s muscles quiver after work, stop the session, cool and observe...