In today’s performance-driven equestrian world, nutrition is no longer a one-size-fits-all approach—it’s a strategic tool for supporting soundness, recovery, and long-term health. Pennwoods Equine Products is leading that shift with a focused philosophy: give horses exactly what they need, in forms their bodies can truly use.
In the pursuit of equestrian excellence—highlighted this week by the grace and power on display at the 2026 Devon Horse Show—the margins between a podium finish and a rehabilitation stint are often found in the ground. For high-performance hunters, jumpers, and eventers, “health” is not merely a veterinary status; it is a structural requirement.
Pasture grass is a major source of sugar in the horse’s diet, but carbohydrate content varies with soil type, climate, hours of sunlight, species, season, and time of day. Access to pasture should be carefully restricted for horses with insulin resistance.
You go to no end of trouble and expense to make sure your horses stay sound. Footing, hoof care, nutrition, bandaging, thoughtful training—you leave no stone unturned. Except, maybe, the stones in your arena?
Horse owners know that quality forage is the foundation of equine health. Consistent access to clean, well-stored, and nutritionally sound hay is essential for everything from maintaining body condition to supporting digestive health.
Once considered a “stable secret” by many top trainers, our award-winning products are now available to anyone who cares for their horses. Hawthorne Products, made from the purest, natural ingredients, can be used before racing, competing, and eventing.
In any barn, feeding practices play a critical role in equine health—particularly when it comes to digestive function, respiratory wellness, and overall condition. Diller Equine has built its reputation around a simple but powerful concept: improving how horses eat hay to support long-term health and reduce waste.
For over 20 years, Equi-lete® has delivered premium equine nutrition built on a proactive philosophy; supporting your horse’s health before problems arise. As the saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
First things first, what was the natural habitat of a horse prior to domestication? Open spaces with free grazing of grasslands in social herds. How can we best mimic that to prevent ulcers? Provide as much free space as possible with free grasses grazing or hay. Make sure social needs are covered.
With spring upon us, it may be time to evaluate your horse’s diet and Equi-Analytical can help! Equi-Analytical, based in Ithaca, New York, is a feed and forage testing laboratory that can provide you with a complete nutritional analysis of your hay, pasture, feed, and even treats!
Complete Equine Health Services offers Equine and Canine chiropractic, acupuncture, ozone therapy, and integrative medicine. Conventional equine medicine (including vaccinations) are provided on a limited basis. Nutritional supplements and nutraceuticals are also available.
It’s hard enough to keep your horses 100% sound. The last thing you need is rocks in your footing! Enter CleanSands, whose heavy-duty screen sifting machines provide a superior solution for maintaining horse arena footings, paddocks, and tracks.
In the pursuit of equine health and performance, the barn environment plays a more critical role than many realize. Air quality, cleanliness, and comfort all begin at ground level—making bedding a key factor in a horse’s overall well-being.
In today’s performance-focused equestrian world, recovery and comfort are no longer after thoughts—they are essential components of horse and rider health. Back on Track has positioned itself at the forefront of this shift, developing innovative textile technology designed to support circulation, reduce stiffness, and enhance overall well-being.
For more than a century, the Maryland Hunt Cup has been shaped by families—riders, trainers, breeders and foxhunters whose names return again and again to the timber course. To Lord Tennyson, spring lightly turns a young man’s fancy to thoughts of love. In Maryland horse country, spring turns thoughts elsewhere—toward timber.
With the 100th Hambletonian come and gone back in August, I found myself thinking about another Hambletonian—not that long ago. It was Saturday, August 4, 2018. To most of the world it felt like just another ordinary, humdrum summer day. But to those of us who knew, it was anything but ordinary. The horses felt it too. Grooms hurried. Owners spoke carefully, trying to keep tension from creeping into their voices for the sake of their horses—but how could they? So many dreams were built on this race.
Currently Pennsylvania is operating under a temporary Interstate Quarantine Order. Documentation is required. The Pennsylvania Equine Council extends a warm welcome to all horsemen traveling to the Horse World Expo and into our Commonwealth. As we kick off the beginning of our most active season, equine movement increases across state lines. For health safety (biosecurity) we encourage all visitors and residents to stay informed and take strong precautions to protect your horse – and all others.
For horse fans and spectators trying to follow competitions today, the biggest challenge is no longer finding the show schedule. It’s figuring out where the competition is streaming. Ten years ago, most equestrian coverage lived in only a few places: association livestreams, occasional television broadcasts, and the websites of major events. Today it feels like you need a map, a flashlight, six memberships and a sherpa to find what you love, as the programming spread across a much more complicated ecosystem of platforms.
Delaware may be compact, but it is unmistakably a horse state—one where barns sit just off two-lane roads, trailers are as common as pickup trucks, and nearly everyone knows someone who “keeps a few horses down the road.” The equestrian presence here is not ornamental or siloed; it is functional, interwoven, and visible. Horses are part of daily life, not just weekends or competition seasons.
We asked the experts at ProFence “What type of fencing is safest for horses, and how do you choose the right one for your farm—and budget?” The foundation of horse safety starts with a simple but critical goal: making sure horses remain contained in their fields and on your property. Choosing fencing for horses is often framed as a question of materials—wood, vinyl, woven wire, or electric—but experienced horse owners know the real decision is about designing a system that matches the horses, the property, and the way the farm is managed.
Mud and erosion are part of life around horse barns. Areas near doorways, gates, and waterers often see the most traffic—and the most wear—leaving footing uneven, slippery, and sometimes hazardous for both horses and handlers.
The hallmark character on the farm or homestead is the barn. Often the largest and most needed structure on the farm is the frame that holds the animals and land together to create a system for the people to live in unity and prosperously.
Sunrise Valley Construction has earned a reputation across Pennsylvania and beyond for delivering expertly crafted barns and equestrian facilities that combine function, durability, and timeless design.
Looking for quality hay and pasture seed? Trust Rohrer Seeds, a fourth-generation family business that has been providing quality seeds at a fair price since 1919. They value relationships with their customers and take the time to understand every individual need.
For over three decades, ProFence has crafted reliable fences that stand steadfast in agricultural lands across Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, and Delaware. Our company is dedicated to instilling a sense of professionalism within the industry.
Poulin Grain is a family-owned feed company that has been proudly serving the Northeast with leading animal nutrition since 1932. The company is known for its premium feeds and personalized service, with a mission to provide animals with the highest-quality nutrition—formulated using science-backed technology to support performance and overall health.
Meyer Arenas and Construction, LLC is well known as an experienced and professional Pennsylvania-based, equestrian-focused construction company. They offer clients one-stop shopping with top-of-the-line services that cater to their specific project needs and management requirements, at the most competitive rates.
If you maintain a pasture, you’re going to need power tools. When you do, turn to Little’s. Whether it’s a fallen limb on your fence, a post hole that needs to be dug or a mower, Little’s has everything you need, and the expertise to point you to exactly the brand and size that will do the job efficiently.
KEYSTONE FENCE SUPPLY CO is a trusted, one-stop shop for all your agricultural, equine, and game fencing supplies and accessories. We are located in Lancaster/Lebanon, PA and serve the entire USA with our quality farm fence supplies.
Sustainable fly control uses beneficial insects to seek and kill immature flies. These beneficial insects are safe for humans and horses, and nearly invisible. IPM Laboratories produces fly parasites, tiny parasitic wasps that kill fly pupae before they can hatch into adult flies.
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