Horse Health & Barn Stories

November 5, 2026

Buying Liniment for Your First Horse: What Do You Actually Need?

Start with the job, not a crowded tack-room shelf. A first-horse owner's guide to choosing a liniment format, reading the label, and building a sensible routine.

November 1, 2026

Horse Coughs After the Barn Closes Up? Check the Air First

A cough that appears when the barn closes for winter is a reason to check the horse and the air. Use this ventilation, dust, hay, and veterinary red-flag...

October 26, 2026

How to Dry a Sweaty Horse in Winter Before Blanketing

A practical winter cool-out guide: check beneath the coat, use coolers thoughtfully, know when to blanket, and plan rides around drying time.

October 26, 2026

Does Your Horse Need Hock Injections? Questions to Ask Your Vet

Noticing a change behind? Bring better questions to your veterinarian, understand the decision about hock injections, and leave with a clear aftercare plan.

October 21, 2026

Is Your Horse Liniment Stuck in the 1800s?

The old bottle gets your attention. The real question is whether the liniment in your tack trunk still earns its place. Keep the horsemanship. Update the liniment.

October 13, 2026

Karly & Asher: October 2026 Real Rider

For Karly Petrossi, the win is getting to see Asher. Meet our October 2026 Real Rider honorees from Willow Creek, Montana, and the belief behind their story: backyard...

October 7, 2026

Horse Muscle Loss and Topline Changes: What to Check First

Separate muscle loss from fat loss, record topline changes, recognize veterinary red flags, and plan nutrition and exercise around the cause.

October 1, 2026

Horse Flinches When Brushed Over the Back: What to Check

A new grooming flinch is information, not attitude. Use this calm checklist to separate skin irritation, pressure sensitivity, tack clues, and veterinary red flags.

September 28, 2026

Horse Liniment in a Shared Barn: A Routine Everyone Can Follow

Keep shared-barn liniment care clear with horse-specific instructions, original labels, clean handling and a simple application log.

September 21, 2026

Can Horses and Barn Dogs Use the Same Tick Spray?

Can horse tick spray be used on dogs? Use this label-first checklist to compare species, directions, warnings, and show rules before applying any product.

September 16, 2026

Real Rider of the Month: Morgan Heideman

Six horses at Heideman Farms, a longtime barrel partner in Cappuccino, and a love of helping young riders.

September 14, 2026

March 2026 Real Rider of the Month: Abby Pacheco

March took the scenic route. Meet Abby Pacheco, our belated March 2026 Real Rider: a Colorado trainer, barrel racer, and backcountry rider with a mare full of personality.