Horse Moves Away at the Mounting Block? Check This First
Rider pausing as a saddled horse steps away from a mounting block
  • Horse Behavior
September 1, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Moves Away at the Mounting Block? Check This First

If a horse suddenly steps away from the mounting block, check comfort, tack, footing, rider...
Horse Joint Supplements Away From Home: A Show-Barn Routine
Fluid Flex EQ horse joint support for a travel and show-barn feeding routine
  • Feed Room
August 31, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Joint Supplements Away From Home: A Show-Barn Routine

Keep a horse joint-supplement routine consistent during travel with labeled storage, a serving log, clean...
When Should You Start a Horse on a Joint Supplement?
Fluid Flex EQ horse joint and mobility support product packaging
  • Draw It Out Nutraceuticals
August 28, 2026
Jon Conklin

When Should You Start a Horse on a Joint Supplement?

There is no universal age to start a horse joint supplement. Use workload, history, mobility,...
Calling the Vet? Build a Horse Symptom Timeline That Helps
Horse owner recording observations in a notebook beside a calm horse
  • barn records
August 24, 2026
Jon Conklin

Calling the Vet? Build a Horse Symptom Timeline That Helps

A practical horse symptom timeline and call template that helps owners give veterinarians clear observations...
Horse Stocked Up After Standing Overnight: What to Check First
Rider comparing a horse's lower legs after the horse stood overnight
  • Barn Check
August 23, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Stocked Up After Standing Overnight: What to Check First

A calm check-first guide for a horse stocked up after standing overnight, including symmetry, heat,...
Mature Horse Mobility: Build a Daily Baseline Before Something Changes
Rider walking a mature horse in hand to observe daily movement
  • Fluid Flex EQ
August 19, 2026
Jon Conklin

Mature Horse Mobility: Build a Daily Baseline Before Something Changes

A daily mobility baseline helps riders notice small changes in a mature horse and gives...
Anthrax in Horses: Signs, Risk, Vaccination, and Emergency Steps
Horse owner and veterinarian observing a healthy horse on a dry Texas pasture
  • Anthrax
August 15, 2026
Jon Conklin

Anthrax in Horses: Signs, Risk, Vaccination, and Emergency Steps

Anthrax is rare but can progress rapidly in horses. Learn who is at risk, what...
Build a Horse Leg Baseline: What Normal Feels Like Before You Need It
Rider checking a horse's lower front leg in a barn aisle during a routine baseline exam
  • Daily Horse Care
August 14, 2026
Jon Conklin

Build a Horse Leg Baseline: What Normal Feels Like Before You Need It

Learn your horse's normal before you need the comparison. Build a practical leg baseline using...
Post-Ride Grooming as a Recovery Check: What Real Riders Notice
Rider grooming gray horse in barn
  • Draw It Out
August 13, 2026
Jon Conklin

Post-Ride Grooming as a Recovery Check: What Real Riders Notice

Turn post-ride grooming into a repeatable recovery check by comparing tack areas, legs, feet, back,...
How to Film a Horse Trot-Up Video Your Veterinarian Can Use
Handler filming a horse trot-up on a straight barn lane
  • Horse Care
August 12, 2026
Jon Conklin

How to Film a Horse Trot-Up Video Your Veterinarian Can Use

Film a clearer horse trot-up video with safe footing, steady angles, full-body framing, a practical...
Horse Liniment vs Joint Supplement: Which Does Your Horse Need?
Rider checking a horse leg beside a feed-room joint-support routine
  • Draw It Out
August 10, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Liniment vs Joint Supplement: Which Does Your Horse Need?

Compare external horse liniment with daily feed-through joint support and learn when one, both, or...
Is My Horse Sore or Just Being Lazy?
Rider leading a horse at the walk while carefully observing its stride.
  • Horse Behavior
August 3, 2026
Jon Conklin

Is My Horse Sore or Just Being Lazy?

Use this safety-first rider check to separate possible soreness, fatigue, poor conditioning, confusion, and training...
Can You Keep a Horse Fit Riding Three Days a Week? A Realistic Plan
Rider hand-walking a horse during a realistic three-day conditioning plan
  • Horse Conditioning
July 31, 2026
Jon Conklin

Can You Keep a Horse Fit Riding Three Days a Week? A Realistic Plan

A realistic three-day horse fitness plan with base work, strength and skill, quality effort, recovery...
When a Horse Needs an Easy Day, Not a Day Off
Handler hand-walking a relaxed horse during an intentional easy day
  • Horse Care
July 28, 2026
Jon Conklin

When a Horse Needs an Easy Day, Not a Day Off

An easy day may suit a sound horse that benefits from low-stress movement. Learn when...
Hydrocortisone for Horses: When It Helps and When It Does Not
Horse owner checking a small area of intact irritated skin
  • Horse Itching
July 26, 2026
Jon Conklin

Hydrocortisone for Horses: When It Helps and When It Does Not

Can you use hydrocortisone on a horse? Learn what it does, when itching needs a...
How Real Riders Handle a Ride That Starts Wrong
Rider calmly walking a horse while simplifying a ride that started wrong
  • Horse Care
July 26, 2026
Jon Conklin

How Real Riders Handle a Ride That Starts Wrong

A Real Rider Resource guide for handling rides that start wrong by simplifying the ask...
Horse Not Acting Normal? What to Check Before You Ride
Rider observing a horse's expression and stance before deciding whether to ride
  • Horse Behavior
July 25, 2026
Jon Conklin

Horse Not Acting Normal? What to Check Before You Ride

A practical rider checklist for a horse that is not acting normal, covering baseline behavior,...
What Real Riders Check Before Changing Bits
Rider checking a horse's bridle and bit fit before changing equipment
  • Horse Care
July 24, 2026
Jon Conklin

What Real Riders Check Before Changing Bits

Before changing bits, check dental and mouth comfort, current fit, rider hands, tack, training clarity,...
How to Read the Horse Before You Add More Speed
Rider reading a horse’s posture and readiness before asking for more speed
  • Horse Care
July 22, 2026
Jon Conklin

How to Read the Horse Before You Add More Speed

Before adding speed, confirm steering, rate, rhythm, balance, footing, fitness, confidence, soundness, and recovery at...
What Val Leibel's Story Teaches About Competition Care and Veterinary Judgment
Val Leibel competing with her rope horse
  • 128oz Concentrate
July 20, 2026
Jon Conklin

What Val Leibel's Story Teaches About Competition Care and Veterinary Judgment

Val Leibel explains why Draw It Out® stays in her competition routine. Her serious-injury account...

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