Horse Health & Barn Stories

January 5, 2026

Winter Horse Warm-Up Mistakes: Five Checks Before More Work

Five common winter warm-up mistakes involving first steps, footing, speed, circles, tack, and the decision to stop when a horse is not improving.

January 4, 2026

What Is Horse Liniment Gel and Why Do Riders Use It?

A clear explanation of horse liniment gel, how the gel format differs from sprays and concentrates, label use, wraps, and product limits.

January 3, 2026

Winter Horse Recovery Between Rides: What to Do on Rest Days

A winter rest-day guide covering turnout, safe movement, water, forage, feet, blankets, body checks, and when complete rest needs veterinary direction.

January 2, 2026

Returning a Horse to Work After Holiday Time Off

A post-holiday return-to-work guide covering baseline checks, feet, tack, footing, gradual workload, recovery, and professional warning signs.

January 2, 2026

The $1-a-Day Horse-Care Rule: Useful Budget or False Promise?

A practical look at the $1-a-day horse-care idea as a budgeting habit, what routine spending can support, and what it can never guarantee.

January 2, 2026

Looking for RESTOREaHORSE® at Big R Stores? Start Here

Current RESTOREaHORSE® buying guidance for Big R shoppers, including exact-size stock checks, the dealer locator, and the in-stock direct route.

January 2, 2026

Looking for RESTOREaHORSE® at D&B Supply? Start Here

Current RESTOREaHORSE® buying guidance for D&B Supply shoppers, including local stock checks, the dealer locator, and the in-stock 8oz direct route.

January 2, 2026

Looking for Draw It Out® at Shoppers Supply? Start Here

Current buying guidance for Shoppers Supply customers, including calling ahead, checking the Draw It Out® dealer locator, and shopping direct.

January 1, 2026

Strong-Smelling Horse Fly Spray: What Odor Can and Cannot Tell You

Why odor intensity does not measure fly-spray performance, plus label checks, application behavior, skin response, environmental management, and reapplication.