News Category: May 2026

Vaccination, parasite control, and smart management help working cats thrive while protecting horses and the barn environment. You’d be hard-pressed to find a busy barn without a furry feline or two serving as pest control—and all valuable employees deserve health benefits. Proper care of barn cats is essential to prevent infectious disease, limit parasite spread, and help these loyal companions thrive in their role for as long as possible.

What’s the secret to running a long-lived—and loved—United States Pony Club? Part of the answer emerged at the largest USPC Convention in recent memory, held earlier this year at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in Illinois where more than 500 attendees from 36 regions gathered, and nearly two dozen clubs were recognized for milestone 50th and 25th anniversaries.

One woman’s impulsive purchase led to an unexpected equine operation offering hope and healing for veterans across the nation. When Page Etzler found a 28-acre property for sale near her Keymar, Maryland home while her husband was deployed in Afghanistan, she didn’t wait for permission. The ER nurse secured financing and bought the farm on her own. What began as a long-held dream quickly became a leap into loans, fencing, and outbuildings—followed by a growing herd of Clydesdales. Still, something felt missing.

New Jersey’s Garden State Grit. A Tony Legacy with a Backyard Heart. New Jersey is one of the most quietly powerful equestrian states in the country—a place where Olympic legacy, hunt-country tradition, elite athletes, and deeply rooted everyday horse culture coexist in remarkably tight geography. It is not defined by size, but by density — of talent, infrastructure, and participation.

Question: I feel like hay used to be so simple—one size, one shape, maybe a couple of types—and now there are all these formats, different cuttings, and nutritional differences to think about. How do I even start choosing the right hay for my horses and make smart decisions throughout the year?

When it comes to maintaining peak skeletal health in horses, Equi-Bone by TLC Animal Nutrition delivers targeted support with a formula specifically designed to combat the most common and debilitating bone-related issues.

In high-performance horsemanship, consistency isn’t a luxury—it’s a requirement. From conditioning programs to nutrition, even small variations can influence outcomes over time. That same principle applies to joint support, where delivery method can be just as important as the ingredient itself.

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 their relationships with their customers and take the time to understand every individual need.

At Restorative Equine, owner and practitioner Christine Scott brings a lifetime of horsemanship and a passion for healing to every client she serves. Based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Scott offers MagnaWave PEMF therapy for horses, alongside services for people and dogs, helping improve comfort, mobility, and overall wellness.

Maintaining a healthy, fit horse goes well beyond feed programs and riding schedules. The barn environment itself plays a critical role in overall equine well-being, influencing everything from respiratory health to hydration and stress levels.

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.

For horse owners across eastern Pennsylvania, Quakertown Veterinary Clinic is a trusted partner in maintaining equine health at every stage of life. As a full-service equine hospital, surgical facility, and ambulatory practice, the clinic delivers around-the-clock care—open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year—with a team of nine experienced large-animal veterinarians.

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.