Ten Ways to Show Your Horse You Love Him
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Sue Stuska Ed.D.
Basic Trail Etiquette: Stay safe and have fun on your next trail ride
Written by Sue Stuska Ed.D. This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.28 Riding outside over uneven terrain and around natural obstacles is a wonderful way to extend your training and is great fun. …
The Hoof: Shoeing and Trimming
Written by Sue Stuska Ed.D Hoof Function in Movement The horse’s hoof is an amazing structure. Understanding how it works will help us make good shoeing and trimming decisions in cooperation with the farrier. The barefoot hoof …
What’s in a Snaffle
By Sue Stuska Ed.D. We recognize two main types of bits: snaffles and curbs. There are many variations on each type, and some bits combine the actions of both. We will concentrate on snaffles and …
Coggins Test – Why?
Written by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.13 You probably already have had your horse tested for EIA. This article will explain the importance of Coggins testing and describe …
Introducing a New Horse to the Herd
Written by Sue Stuska Ed.D. Whether you’re moving your horse into a new boarding situation, or you’ve purchased a new horse to add to the existing herd, an understanding of herd dynamics and suggestions for …
Signs of Sickness – How to read your horse’s behavior
Written by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. This article originally appeared in Eclectic Horseman Issue No.10 We’re striving to become more sensitive to our horses while we work with them on the ground and while we’re riding. …
Choosing Hay When the Weather Hurt the Harvest
Written by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. Your horse needs it. It is a valuable source of nutrients and provides the roughage his digestive system needs. But all hay is not created equal. Drought can severely limit …
Vital Signs – Clues to Your Horse’s Condition
Written by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. These six vital signs give you clues to evaluate your horse’s well-being. Vital signs readings give you information that can help you figure out whether he’s OK or sick. If …
Detecting Lameness in your Horse – Part 1
Written by Sue Stuska, Ed.D. We each know our horse better than anyone else, we see him more often, and we already have the ability to detect when our horse is “off.” This discussion will …
