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Horse Health Blog

Feeding the Overweight Horse: Forage vs Feed

Feeding the Overweight Horse: Forage vs Feed

Posted by Stride Animal Health on Jul 28th 2023

Over 50% of horses are considered overweight, with 20% falling into the "obese" category. Obesity in horses may seem like an innocent problem, but the negative effects can pile-on q … read more
Broodmare Nutrition: The Final Trimester

Broodmare Nutrition: The Final Trimester

Posted by Stride Animal Health on Feb 4th 2023

The third trimester of a mare’s pregnancy is one of the most critical times in a foal’s life, with the nutrition they get (or don’t get) during this time following them for the rest of their … read more
Drug-Free Joint Support

Drug-Free Joint Support

Posted by Dr. Jyme Nichols on Jan 17th 2023

Performance horses constantly battle low-grade joint inflammation caused by repeated maneuvers such as turning and stopping. This inflammation can be especially prominent in horses that work in very h … read more
A Hot Take on Cold Weather

A Hot Take on Cold Weather

Posted by Stride Animal Health on Dec 22nd 2022

Know When Your Horse Is Cold A thermoneutral zone (TNZ) is the range of temperatures at which a horse is most comfortable and healthy. This range can differ depending on location or health stat … read more