Equine Insights
News and Resources for Equestrians
The Equine Insights is a platform that centralizes the
latest equine-related news from various sources, including
articles, videos, and updates from equestrian news outlets,
blogs, and social media.
Latest News.
Feb 28, 2021
Warning: 10 Subtle Signs of Laminitis in Your Horse
Laminitis is a painful disease that affects the hoofs of the horse. In medical terms, it is inflammation of the laminae ... [Read more]
Dec 28, 2020
Here’s How You Can Get Your Kids Familiar with Horses
It’s no secret that parenting is challenging, rewarding, and everything in between. When kids start growing up and devel... [Read more]
Oct 25, 2020
Four Horse Mane And Tail Braiding Techniques You Can Do Yourself
Braids are not just a horse mane grooming technique for show ponies. They are also the best way to protect your horse’s ... [Read more]
Sep 13, 2020
Handy Horse Facts You Should Know About
Horses are interesting creatures; they are known for their superior strength. They are endowed with wild beauty; no wond... [Read more]
Jul 5, 2020
New Normal for Horse Industry as Covid-19 Pandemic Bites
When jockey Manuel Franco edged closer to the elusive finish line on 20th June 2020, it became apparent that his horse, ... [Read more]
Jun 22, 2020
Do Horseshoes Hurt My Horse And Other Questions About Horseshoes You’ve Always Wanted To Ask
Shoeing or shodding horses is a pretty common practice among horse owners. Horses have been wearing shoes for thousands ... [Read more]
May 31, 2020
Exploring Equine Intelligence: They Really Are As Smart As We Think!
Anyone who’s ever owned a horse will tell you they are the smartest animals in the world. However, skeptics will argue t... [Read more]
May 18, 2020
A Deep Dive Into Horse Hoof And Foot Anatomy
Horses are remarkable creatures as proven by their luxurious manes, shiny pelts, and majestic hooves. Every part of a ho... [Read more]
Apr 6, 2020
The Stoics Pt 3: Dressage Riding and Your Ego
There is no question that dressage horse riding is a challenge. And you certainly can’t spell Dressage without ego. Oh, ... [Read more]
Mar 26, 2020
Equine Aromatherapy: For Dressage Horses and Equine Athletes
Equine aromatherapy is becoming accepted as a viable complimentary means of care, along with massage, chiropractic, acup... [Read more]
Mar 22, 2020
Cleaning Horse Hooves: Effective Horse Hoof Conditioning Tips
Hooves are a critical part of any horse and when something is not right, a negative ripple effect can occur. Some horses... [Read more]
Mar 15, 2020
Equine-Assisted Therapy: How Horses Help Heal Humans
horses are able to bond deeply with humans
The post Equine-Assisted Therapy: How Horses Help Heal Humans appeared first ... [Read more]
Mar 8, 2020
5 Things to Avoid When Grooming Your Horse
Grooming your horse is important: however, grooming your horse properly is even more pertinent. There are many horse own... [Read more]
Mar 1, 2020
The Stoics, Pt 2 – Lessons in Life and Other Musings
My in-laws are teaching my husband and I to play bridge. Learning new tasks and joining in community or family is suppos... [Read more]
Feb 16, 2020
6 Things You Should Know About Horse Skin Care
One of the best indicators of good horse health is the skin and coat. A shiny coat isn’t just attractive, it also shows ... [Read more]
Feb 5, 2020
5 Ways Equine-Assisted Therapy Can Work For You
There are some issues in life that are just hard to put into words. Some may feel stressed, worn down, and desperate abo... [Read more]
Jan 22, 2020
The Stoics Pt 1
“Not to assume it’s impossible because you find it hard. But to recognize if it’s humanly possible, you can do it too.” ... [Read more]
Jan 19, 2020
Hold Your (Healthy) Horses: Natural Care Benefits People and Horses
Caring for horses requires more than love and care. Any individual in the equine industry understands that your horse re... [Read more]
Jan 1, 2020
Fear the Little Bay Horse: The Conclusion
Always Learning New Things: 7 Important Life Lessons I’ve discovered deep in my heart, that I am not a very good blogger... [Read more]
Dec 17, 2019
Ambition is a Hard Master
I can’t help it. I have always been competitive. My entire family and extended family are big board game players. Some o... [Read more]
Dec 10, 2019
What Price a Dream?
If you have horses and show them, in whatever discipline, you know how much money you spend following your dreams. If yo... [Read more]
Nov 19, 2019
Easy Steps For Natural Horse Hoof Care
As the weather turns to wet and wintry it becomes increasingly important to pay attention to your horse’s hooves. Hooves... [Read more]
Nov 12, 2019
Fear the Little Bay Mare – The Clinicians
Not long ago I told the story of my mare Petie, who has been my almost constant companion throughout my journey as a dre... [Read more]
Nov 4, 2019
Choosing the Right Trainer
Through the years, I’ve had potential clients come into my barn and they have war stories. How the last barn manager/tra... [Read more]
Oct 29, 2019
The Purpose
You know the feeling. You’ve knocked out what you believe is a good, solid test. You head to pick up your score sheet. W... [Read more]
Oct 22, 2019
The Trainer Dilemma
What is up with trainers? Sometimes supportive and helpful, sometimes grouchy and snarly as feral cats. From an amateur’... [Read more]
Oct 15, 2019
What Should I Do If My Horse Is Hurt?
No matter how careful we are, we all get injured sometimes. That includes our horses. Nothing is scarier than when your ... [Read more]
Oct 8, 2019
Fear the Little Bay Mare, The Beginnings
Several years ago, one of my favorite people in the world, presented me with a Christmas gift. It seemed like a simple t... [Read more]
Oct 1, 2019
How “That Horse” Can Change Your Life
Looking back on my life with horses, I have a soft spot in my heart for “That horse”. I was 16 years old and he was the ... [Read more]
Sep 24, 2019
Breaking Down The Life Of A Horse
When you get a horse, you will form a lifelong bond with them. From birth to their golden years, you will share many bea... [Read more]
Sep 17, 2019
In Defense of Farriers
About 20 years ago, I couldn’t find a good farrier. My trusted farrier’s back had finally given out and he was done. Far... [Read more]
Sep 3, 2019
Don’t be That Friend
Most of us have that person in our life that is perfectly pleasant in many respects, but just can’t seem to quit when en... [Read more]
Aug 23, 2019
Four Natural Herbs To Improve Your Horse’s Health
Too often today, horse owners use mass-produced synthetic products to care for their animals. The use of these products ... [Read more]
Aug 14, 2019
Achieving clarity – the importance of sending the right messages to your horse – part 2
In Part One we looked at horse and rider misunderstandings, lapses in communication and ultimately a break down in the r... [Read more]
Aug 9, 2019
Achieving clarity – the importance of sending the right messages to your horse – part 1
Horses are team players. They can’t help it – evolution demands it. Before we domesticated the horse, millions of years ... [Read more]
Jul 31, 2019
The Best Horse Habitat
Domesticated horses live very differently than horses in the wild. In order to give your horse their best life, you need... [Read more]
Jul 19, 2019
Keeping Summer Horse Pests Away
Summer is here. With that comes a lot of fun activities for you and your horse. However, summer also brings out the flie... [Read more]
Jul 9, 2019
Focus on the Basics
I am giving a lesson. We are working on the flying changes of lead. We are building toward the changes that the horse al... [Read more]
Jul 2, 2019
I Was Wrong About The Dressage Rider Pyramid
I became aware of the existence of the Dressage Rider Pyramid during the L program, and I must admit that after I gave i... [Read more]
Jun 24, 2019
The Horse Show Bug
Why go to a horse show? Why don’t you just light $2,500 on fire and then have someone push you in dirt? Yep. That pretty... [Read more]
Jun 14, 2019
Ways To Protect The Skin Of Your Horse
It’s really important to think about the health of your horse’s skin. Weather changes can wreak havoc on your horse’s de... [Read more]
Jun 7, 2019
Boosting Your Horse’s Health
As a horse owner, the most important thing to me is my horses’ overall health. I want them to live a long, happy, and fu... [Read more]
May 22, 2019
Horse Hooves: A Beginner’s Guide
If you’re considering getting a horse or are a first time horse owner, one of the more important aspects of their care i... [Read more]
May 15, 2019
More Thoughts on Effective Horse Grooming
Horse lovers across the globe are well aware of the joys of getting to own their own horse. Without a doubt, horses are ... [Read more]
May 8, 2019
Are Essential Oils Effective For Horse Care?
With the hustle and bustle of modern life, there are few things that get us outdoors or communing with our environment l... [Read more]
May 1, 2019
What To Do With A Wounded Horse
Horses have a highly refined sense of “fight or flight.” Unfortunately, when that instinct is triggered they will react ... [Read more]
Apr 24, 2019
Adopt Effective Habits of Expert Horse Groomers For Best Results
Do you ever wonder how expert horse groomers achieve great results? Well, having witnessed and worked with a few amazing... [Read more]
Apr 17, 2019
Building A Complete Horse Grooming Kit
Having worked with plenty of horses, all with different personalities, and sensitivities towards grooming, I can say thi... [Read more]
Apr 4, 2019
Win $100 Amazon Gift Card
We are giving away a $100 Amazon.con gift card to one lucky visitor. You can use the prize to purchase Equi-Spa products... [Read more]
Apr 4, 2019
Professional Grooming Tips and Tricks for a Beautiful and Healthy Horse
We all have a routine we use when we groom our horse, but many of us are left wondering why our horse’s coat, mane, and ... [Read more]
Mar 31, 2019
Equi-Spa Works with Organization to Rescue Retired Race Horse; Announces Giveaway and Big Spring Sale to Kick Off 2019
Winterset, Iowa, March 31, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) Equi-Spa®, the leading maker of premium, all-natural horse care an... [Read more]
Mar 10, 2019
Spring Blowout Sale: Buy 2 get 1 free
This sale is now over – sign up below to be notified about future sales! After an especially harsh winter, spring is fin... [Read more]
Feb 1, 2019
How To: Take Care of Your Horse’s Hooves
Cleaning out your horse’s hooves is important for several reasons. It is an essential part of a good horse care routine.... [Read more]
Jan 22, 2019
Horse Grooming Challenges: Tail Rubbing
Grooming is one of the most wonderful experiences you can share with your horse. It’s a time to show care and bond, and ... [Read more]
Jan 15, 2019
Horse Grooming Challenges: Tangled Tails
Grooming is one of my favorite things about being a horse owner. It’s a wonderful time to connect, bond, and show your c... [Read more]
Jan 8, 2019
Horse Grooming Challenges: Bath-Time Battles
Welcome to my series on horse grooming challenges. In each post, I cover one of the most common challenges I hear from m... [Read more]
Oct 29, 2018
Keeping Your Horse’s Coat White
We’ve all dreamed of having a white horse at some point in our lives. They are absolutely majestic and create a sense of... [Read more]
Oct 10, 2018
Natural Hoof Soaks
There is nothing more fun than going for a mani-pedi with your friends. For your horse, a mani-pedi can actually be bene... [Read more]
Oct 1, 2018
Horse Massage with Essential Oils
Massage isn’t just a great way to relieve equine joint and muscle pain, it can also be a wonderful bonding experience fo... [Read more]
Sep 13, 2018
How To Relieve Rain Rot Naturally
Rain Rot is a type of bacterial infection that can be triggered by prolonged exposure to moisture and rising temperature... [Read more]
Aug 27, 2018
Horse Show Anxiety
We cannot change the prehistoric nature of Equus. They are wired to be weary of strange places and events, and to seek ... [Read more]
Aug 22, 2018
Win $100 to spend on Amazon
Update: The giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to the winner P. Ye Over ... [Read more]
Jul 17, 2018
Five Tips To Horse Grooming
I am very passionate about horse grooming. I think it is one of the best parts about owning a horse. It’s a great time t... [Read more]
Jun 27, 2018
More Than A Product
I don’t see Equi-Spa as simply a range of grooming and wellness products for horses. I see them as part of a larger life... [Read more]
Jun 20, 2018
Preparing For Long-Distance Travel
Horses are herd animals that are used to open plains. When confined in small spaces without adequate companionship or ex... [Read more]
Jun 13, 2018
HOW TO: A Showcoat Shine
There are very few things in this world more magnificent than a precision groomed show horse. The shimmer of their coat,... [Read more]
Jun 6, 2018
Introducing Aromatherapy To Your Foal
This springtime did you have the pleasure of watching your beloved mare become a mother and meeting their new baby for t... [Read more]
May 30, 2018
HOW TO: Keep Cool and Comfortable All Summer
There are a lot of irritants in the summer. The blazing sun and allergens can be tough on your horse’s skin. Also, in th... [Read more]
May 8, 2018
Must-Have Products For Every Stable
Each horse is truly one-of-a-kind and will have unique grooming and wellness needs. When people are first starting out w... [Read more]
Apr 20, 2018
Human-Tested. Horse-Approved
Human-tested, horse-approved is something you will often hear or read associated with Equi-Spa products, it’s one of our... [Read more]
Apr 11, 2018
Five Reasons to Switch
I didn’t start Equi-Spa to make money, I started because I had a bad reaction to an off-the-shelf horse-care product, an... [Read more]
Apr 6, 2018
HOW TO: Intimate Cleaning
Equi-Spa recommends cleaning your horses sheath twice a year, Spring and Fall. Spring cleaning is necessary because duri... [Read more]
Mar 31, 2018
Attention Horse Lovers!
I am very proud and so excited to announce that we have a brand new, beautiful website. Our new site will make it easie... [Read more]
Jul 29, 2012
Why I love Chamomile
What Is Chamomile? Made from the flowering tops of the Matricaria recutita, chamomile is an effective remedy for a numbe... [Read more]
Dec 20, 2011
New Product Trial and Review
I am presenting a new product in the spring. Have not even named it yet. I am working with some very smart horse women ... [Read more]
Aug 12, 2011
Supporting Animal Rescues
You have all seen the pictures, and read the stories detailing the abuse, neglect and abandonment of innocent animals. ... [Read more]
Apr 8, 2011
Equi-Spa Wins Battle For Trademark
Recently, a competitor branded their products as “Equi-Spa” and began selling them online and on television. Their produ... [Read more]
Apr 14, 2010
Stretch for Success!
Updated 5/7/2018 Preparing your horse for dressage takes a lot of dedication. Dressage is both a physically and mentall... [Read more]
Aug 27, 2009
Equi-Facts – My Top 8 Facts About Horses
Updated 5/6/2018 I love trivia and find that my mind can retain lots of information (of varying degrees of usefulness). ... [Read more]
May 27, 2009
Are Essential Oils Snake Oil?
"This facillitated the pharmaceutical advances that could analyse the complex chemical nature of plants. Each plant was... [Read more]
Apr 25, 2009
Is All Natural really safe?
There are a lot of products on the market making claims about their contents. One of the ones I see most frequently is a... [Read more]
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