by Nikki Alvin-Smith Just because you keep your horse in the backyard doesn’t mean he, or you, are second rate equestrian citizens or equine caregivers. In fact, the horse you see every day because let’s face it, you have to care for him, is actually likely to be better monitored and understood than certain […]
by Nikki Alvin-Smith The dynamic factor in a horse’s microbiome is an impossible variable to ascertain at this time in the stall side scientific research realm. Knowing what works in all aspects of care and training for each individual horse in your own private yard is hard enough. But when you add in trying […]
by Nikki Alvin-Smith Training horses for competition is a lifestyle that requires significant fortitude for those of us keen enough to follow through working with performance equines from birth to finish. During bad times, it can feel as if endless strife is required to achieve even small step by step goals. When good days happen, […]
by Nikki Alvin-Smith If you own a horse that has suffered in the past with metabolic health issues and is seemingly recovered, then you are probably feeling a bit down about how to find a meaningful and affordable way to mitigate the chance of repeat incidents. Flare ups of equine health concerns such as laminitis, […]
by Nikki Alvin-Smith Through many decades of horse breeding, advanced level horse performance competition and training and worldwide clinician giving, I’ve learned that despite all our best efforts it seems that horses do best with an uncomplicated lifestyle. What do I mean by ‘do best’? Horses seem to stay healthier longer and do better both mentally […]
