The Empty Saddle: A Rider's Remembrance on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Empty western saddle on a weathered fence with the American flag at half-staff
  • 9/11 Remembrance
September 11, 2026
Jon Conklin

The Empty Saddle: A Rider's Remembrance on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

A quiet rider's remembrance of the lives lost on September 11 and the duty we...
The Three Fs Every Horse Deserves: Friends, Forage, and Freedom
Four horses grazing and moving together in an open pasture at sunrise
  • Forage
September 9, 2026
Jon Conklin

The Three Fs Every Horse Deserves: Friends, Forage, and Freedom

Before another supplement, gadget, or training fix, look at the foundation. Friends, forage, and freedom...
Labor Day for Real Riders: The Work Nobody Sees
Real rider finishing barn chores beside a calm horse
  • Barn Life
September 7, 2026
Jon Conklin

Labor Day for Real Riders: The Work Nobody Sees

A Labor Day tribute to the unseen work of real riders: early mornings, late nights,...
What’s in Hydro-Lyte® and Fluid Flex EQ®? The Name on the Front Matters
Hydro-Lyte and Fluid Flex EQ horse supplements together in a tack room
  • Draw It Out Nutraceuticals
September 6, 2026
Jon Conklin

What’s in Hydro-Lyte® and Fluid Flex EQ®? The Name on the Front Matters

See every declared ingredient in Hydro-Lyte® and Fluid Flex EQ®, why it is included, how...
Should You Feed a Horse Joint Supplement Year-Round?
Horse owner hand-walking a horse during a year-round mobility check
  • Draw It Out Nutraceuticals
September 4, 2026
Jon Conklin

Should You Feed a Horse Joint Supplement Year-Round?

A year-round horse joint supplement can fit an individual plan, but consistency, label discipline, seasonal...
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
Horse owner reviewing a feed card beside a horse at a show barn
  • 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?
Horse owner hand-walking a horse during a baseline movement check
  • 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...

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