Western Equine Wellness

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Movement is KEY!
04/22/2025

Movement is KEY!

Turnout is one of the most polarizing topics in modern horse keeping. So, letโ€™s skip the debate. Weโ€™ve gathered some results from veterinary science, peer-reviewed journals, and international welfare assessments. These are real numbers, from real studies, so you can make strategic decisions rooted in evidence, not tradition.

-A 25% reduction in soft tissue injuries was found in adult horses turned out for at least 12 hours daily, compared to those kept in stalls greater than 12 hours daily. (Reilly & Bryk-Lucy, 2021)

-Comparing turnout duration, a study found that horses with only 2 hours of turnout exhibited significantly higher energy levels, anxiety, and behaviors such as rearing, bucking, and fence running, whereas horses receiving over 12 hours of turnout were more likely to walk, graze, and remain calm. (Hockenhull & Creighton, 2010)

-Foals receiving inconsistent turnout (9 to 23 hours per day) had 4.6 times more musculoskeletal injuries than those with 24/7 access to turnout. Furthermore, for every extra acre of turnout, there was a 24% reduction in injury risk. (Brown-Douglas et al., 2022)

-A study on 2-year-old horses found that those kept in individual stalls required more time to get used to training activities and showed more unwanted behaviors, like resistance or agitation, than horses kept on pasture. The stalled horses needed an average of 26 minutes of training time, while the pastured horses needed only 19 minutes, to complete the same task. Additionally, the stalled horses were more likely to show unwanted behaviors during training (8 instances on average compared to just 2 for pastured horses). (Rivera et al., 2002)

-Stall-kept livestock experience a higher incidence of hoof-related issues, including uneven hoof growth and lameness, while those with access to turnout demonstrated healthier, more balanced hoof development. (Black, R.A. et al., 2017)

-A European welfare study using the AWIN protocol assessed 315 horses in group-housing turnout systems. Only 2.3% of these horses exhibited signs of lameness, compared to lameness rates as high as 33% in stalled horses across various studies. (AWIN Welfare Assessment, 2023)

-Within just one day of moving from group turnout to individual stalling, equine cortisol levels spike, and their white blood cell count shows significant changes, including a 25% increase in neutrophils (a type of white blood cell) and a decrease in infection-fighting cells like monocytes and T cells. Additionally, behaviors indicative of stress, such as oral manipulation, neighing, pawing, and apathy, became evident in most horses within a week. (Schmucker et al., 2022)

-Horses with regular turnout showed higher heart rate variability, indicating improved balance in their autonomic nervous system and greater stress resilience. (Rietmann et al., 2004)

-Welsh ponies who received daily pasture turnout in a herd exhibited fewer stress-related behaviors, were significantly calmer, less fearful, less reactive, more interactive with humans, and more adaptable in learning tasks compared to ponies housed in impoverished environments (stalls with limited turnout). Even three months after the study, ponies in the enriched group retained these positive behaviors and demonstrated higher curiosity and superior learning performance. (Lansade et al., 2014)

Can you find a single peer-reviewed study that shows horses kept stabled 24/7 are sounder, healthier, or happier than those with regular turnout? Even the most finely tuned, performance-focused horses are still horses. Just like any other, they require room to roam, stretch their legs, and engage in natural behaviors such as grazing and socializing.

Itโ€™s important to recognize that no horse truly dislikes turnout. If a horse resists going outside, itโ€™s due to improper conditioning, previous negative experiences, or being overwhelmed by a sudden change in environment: whatโ€™s known as "flooding." Horses whoโ€™ve been confined for extended periods or whoโ€™ve never had proper exposure to outdoor spaces may react with anxiety or reluctance. These reactions stem from fear, not from an inherent dislike of turnout. With patience and gradual exposure, every horse can be reconditioned to embrace the outdoors. After all, instincts tell them to roam, graze, and move, it's in their nature.

Of course, there are times when limiting a horse's movement is necessary, such as during health issues or transportation. In these instances, itโ€™s crucial to understand the physiological and psychological changes that occur so we can minimize stress and discomfort.

Turnout is a biological necessity. To support our horsesโ€™ overall health and well-being, we must prioritize their freedom to move. After all, a healthy, happy horse is one that has the opportunity to be just that: a horse.

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04/08/2025

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We are loving our ROC (rejuvenate, circulate, oxygenation) device for abscesses in conjunction with PEMF!
04/07/2025

We are loving our ROC (rejuvenate, circulate, oxygenation) device for abscesses in conjunction with PEMF!

Keep your horse's hooves happy and healthy! ๐Ÿดโœจ The ROC red light is a powerful tool for supporting hoof care, promoting circulation, and aiding in recovery. Give your horse's hooves the care they deserve! ๐Ÿšจ

Check out the ROC here: https://magnawavepemf.com/magnawave-roc/

G.I. Stable-EZ by Elk Grove Milling makes it EASY โ€” by supporting your horseโ€™s gut through every seasonal shift, stressf...
04/02/2025

G.I. Stable-EZ by Elk Grove Milling makes it EASY โ€” by supporting your horseโ€™s gut through every seasonal shift, stressful transition, and daily life!

Say goodbye to the worry and struggle that comes with changing weather ๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ, fresh green grass ๐ŸŒฑ, hauling out for shows ๐Ÿšš, or switching up your horseโ€™s diet ๐Ÿฅ•.

Packed with prebiotics, probiotics, enzymes, and soothing ingredients, this formula is made to support gut health, nutrient absorption, and a calm, happy tummy.

Your horse deserves comfort, from the inside and out:
โ€ข No more messy stalls or loose manure ๐Ÿ’ฉ
โ€ข Supports a healthy appetite and weight โš–๏ธ
โ€ข Eases stress during travel or diet changes ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ
โ€ข Made by the trusted creators of Stable Mix!

Bonus: Get a FREE HOOF PICK with every purchase โ€” because happy guts and healthy hooves go hoof-in-hoof! ๐Ÿด
PLUS โ€” Subscribe & Save 10% with a monthly subscription so youโ€™re never caught without it when your horse needs it most!

Grab your bag now before we sell out โ€” your horse will thank you!
Shop: https://www.westernequinewellness.com/product/stablemix-gi-stable-ez-gut-supplement/30

G.I. Stable-EZ = Gut Peace + Happy Horse
Safe for ALL equines โ€” including minis, donkeys, and even livestock! ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿซ

03/31/2025

The equine brain is a remarkable organ weighing around 0.6 kg. or 0.1% of the horse's body weight. Despite its relatively small size, the brain is highly capable of processing information and adapting to new situations.

Horses exhibit strong abilities in four cognitive areas:

1. Memory: Horses have excellent 'photographic-like' memory, capable of remembering experiences, people, and places for extended periods.

2. Social Intelligence: Horses are adept at reading body language and emotions, both of other horses and humans.

3. Problem-solving: Horses can learn through trial and error and are particularly good at solving problems related to safety and finding food.

4. Learning: Horses learn quickly through repetition and rewards, associating actions with outcomes.

By understanding the unique aspects of equine cognition and brain function, we can work in harmony with the horse's natural learning abilities.

When your hooves grow as fast as the grassโ€ฆ itโ€™s trim time!๐ŸŒฑโœ‚๏ธMuch-needed spring cleanup, this guy is ready to get to wo...
03/29/2025

When your hooves grow as fast as the grassโ€ฆ itโ€™s trim time!๐ŸŒฑโœ‚๏ธ
Much-needed spring cleanup, this guy is ready to get to work.๐Ÿด

Be sure to schedule your hoof care and body work appointments ASAP- limited availability on our books for April!๐ŸŒธ

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03/25/2025

๐–ฒ๐—๐—ˆ๐—‰ ๐—๐—ˆ๐—‹๐—Œ๐—‚๐—‡๐—€ ๐–บ๐—‹๐—ˆ๐—Ž๐—‡๐–ฝ โ€” ๐–ฆ๐–พ๐— ๐—’๐—ˆ๐—Ž๐—‹ ๐—๐—ˆ๐—‹๐—Œ๐–พ๐—Œ ๐—Œ๐–ผ๐—๐–พ๐–ฝ๐—Ž๐—…๐–พ๐–ฝ ๐—‡๐—ˆ๐— ๐–ป๐–พ๐–ผ๐–บ๐—Ž๐—Œ๐–พ ๐—ˆ๐—‡๐–ผ๐–พ ๐—๐—๐–พ๐—Œ๐–พ ๐—Œ๐—‰๐—ˆ๐—๐—Œ ๐–บ๐—‹๐–พ ๐—€๐—ˆ๐—‡๐–พ, ๐—๐–พโ€™๐—‹๐–พ ๐–ป๐—ˆ๐—ˆ๐—„๐–พ๐–ฝ ๐—Œ๐—ˆ๐—…๐—‚๐–ฝ ๐—Ž๐—‡๐—๐—‚๐—… ๐–ฌ๐–บ๐—’!๐ŸŽโฐ

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๐ŸŒธ๐–ฒ๐—‰๐—‹๐—‚๐—‡๐—€ ๐–ฑ๐—Ž๐—Œ๐— ๐—‚๐—Œ ๐–ง๐–พ๐—‹๐–พ โ€“โžก๏ธ ๐–ฃ๐—Ž๐–พ ๐—๐—ˆ ๐’‰๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‰ ๐’…๐’†๐’Ž๐’‚๐’๐’…, ๐—๐–พโ€™๐—๐–พ ๐–พ๐—‘๐—‰๐–บ๐—‡๐–ฝ๐–พ๐–ฝ ๐—ˆ๐—Ž๐—‹ ๐—Œ๐–ผ๐—๐–พ๐–ฝ๐—Ž๐—…๐–พ ๐—๐—ˆ ๐–ป๐–พ๐—๐—๐–พ๐—‹ ๐–บ๐–ผ๐–ผ๐—ˆ๐—†๐—†๐—ˆ๐–ฝ๐–บ๐—๐–พ ๐—’๐—ˆ๐—Ž ๐–บ๐—‡๐–ฝ ๐—’๐—ˆ๐—Ž๐—‹ ๐—๐—ˆ๐—‹๐—Œ๐–พ! โฌ…๏ธ๐‘ต๐’๐’˜...
03/21/2025

๐ŸŒธ๐–ฒ๐—‰๐—‹๐—‚๐—‡๐—€ ๐–ฑ๐—Ž๐—Œ๐— ๐—‚๐—Œ ๐–ง๐–พ๐—‹๐–พ โ€“

โžก๏ธ ๐–ฃ๐—Ž๐–พ ๐—๐—ˆ ๐’‰๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‰ ๐’…๐’†๐’Ž๐’‚๐’๐’…, ๐—๐–พโ€™๐—๐–พ ๐–พ๐—‘๐—‰๐–บ๐—‡๐–ฝ๐–พ๐–ฝ ๐—ˆ๐—Ž๐—‹ ๐—Œ๐–ผ๐—๐–พ๐–ฝ๐—Ž๐—…๐–พ ๐—๐—ˆ ๐–ป๐–พ๐—๐—๐–พ๐—‹ ๐–บ๐–ผ๐–ผ๐—ˆ๐—†๐—†๐—ˆ๐–ฝ๐–บ๐—๐–พ ๐—’๐—ˆ๐—Ž ๐–บ๐—‡๐–ฝ ๐—’๐—ˆ๐—Ž๐—‹ ๐—๐—ˆ๐—‹๐—Œ๐–พ! โฌ…๏ธ
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The absolute IMPORTANCE of having well behaved and TRAINED horses that willingly accept hoof care- it can be the matter ...
03/21/2025

The absolute IMPORTANCE of having well behaved and TRAINED horses that willingly accept hoof care- it can be the matter of life and death for us hoof care practitioners.

A much as we LOVE a gorgeous finish; we aim for practicality, functionality, and comfort over all else. We do many thing...
03/06/2025

A much as we LOVE a gorgeous finish; we aim for practicality, functionality, and comfort over all else.

We do many things intentionally, that may not seem โ€œidealโ€ or picture perfect- but ask us and we will have a good reason as to why!

Once upon a time, I finished feet like you see in the top picture. Itโ€™s the icing on the cake and makes it look like a clean, tidy, professional job. Some may not care but in the sport horse world, aesthetics tend to matter to some.

My problem with this finish is that itโ€™s void of vital information.

The photo on the bottom makes me feel like I didnโ€™t do a good enough job with the finish. It feels incomplete and sloppy to me.

BUT, what you see in this photo provides critical information.

This horse was otherwise sound and competing. There were no major complaints or lameness. However, the hoof quality started to change a bit when it had been really solid for 6 months and the ever so slight but there growth rings are there. Which, had I buffed that all away, we never would have seen the warning signs.

I was able to share with my client the value of why I finish a foot the way I do now and advise the person to look into the diet and possible bloodwork based on hoof wall quality and those event lines.

Long story short, the news was shared with me that bloodwork was done on a hunch and the horse has a high insulin level.

This is EXACTLY why I donโ€™t dress the hooves. We likely saved this horse from suffering a full blown laminitic episode.

And she isnโ€™t the first one that the hoof was telling us there was an underlying issue when everything else seemed โ€œfineโ€. My clients have been able to make adjustments to diet or check bloodwork on several other horses when things like this appear.

In the sport performance world (for all horses), this is one small change that can make a world of difference.

I will live with my job looking a little less tidy or professional because I know the value of this information and just how much we can help the horse sooner.

be sure to do complete tack evaluations before legging up this spring!your horseโ€™s โ€œwinter bodyโ€ will likely not be the ...
02/26/2025

be sure to do complete tack evaluations before legging up this spring!
your horseโ€™s โ€œwinter bodyโ€ will likely not be the same as their summer/ fall body.

Remember that as they become more legged up and in shape their body will be continually changing!

BE MINDFUL OF TACK FIT !

02/19/2025

Friendly reminder to get your dentalโ€™s scheduled!

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