Every cold season the same question pops up: To rug or not to rug? In many stables riders rug their horses because everyone does it, without ever questioning if their horse really requires a blanket or not. We still believe that when we feel cold, so does our horse. Today I want to talk aboutContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 218: To Rug or Not to Rug?”
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Horse Podcast Ep 216: Hoof Protection for Trail Horses
In today’s episode Ute talks with Nina Sepp, bare-hoof trimmer and hoof technician from Germany. Nina tells us how to keep the hooves of our horses healthy and sound and what kind of alternatives are there to iron horse shoes which are better and more efficient for trail horses. Because at the end of theContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 216: Hoof Protection for Trail Horses”
Horse Podcast Ep 115: Ask Your Vet – Equine Herpes Virus Outbreak
Another episode with Brazilian Horse Vet Adriana. Today we talk about the recent Equine Herpers Virus outbreak in Europe. While EHV outbreaks happen every year in different places, this one has been termed the most aggressive outbreaks in decades. Adriana explains all we need to know about the virus, how to treat it and howContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 115: Ask Your Vet – Equine Herpes Virus Outbreak”
Horse Podcast Ep 78: Ask Your Vet – Colic in Horses
Another episode with Brazilian Horse Vet Adriana. Today she talks about the nightmare of every horse owner: Colic. While the term just denotes the symptom of stomach ache in horses and can have different causes, it should never be taken lightly as it can quickly lead to the need of complicated surgery. So today weContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 78: Ask Your Vet – Colic in Horses”