Horse

Whether they’re living in Michigan or South Florida, all horses shed their coats as the seasons change. De-shedding a horse with grooming tools can help them feel more comfortable and strengthen your partnership.   To learn more about horse coat care during shedding season, we spoke to Melody Hames, founder of The Horse Barber, and Cathy Trope, founder and president of Polo Pony Rescue.  

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Horses evolved to roam freely in herds and spend much of their time grazing. In our modern world, we often ask them to ride in enclosed trailers, live in stalls, eat at specific mealtimes, and carry us on their backs. So it’s hardly surprising that many domestic horses show signs of stress and anxiety.   That’s why many equestrians are turning to calming supplements for horses. But do calming supplements work? And if so, which ingredients are most effective?   To get the scoop on calming supplements, we spoke to Katherine Houpt, VMD, PhD, professor emeritus of behavior medicine at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York; and Natalie Lord, DVM, a large and small animal veterinarian at Four Paws – Cuatro Patas in Austin, Texas.