Horse Care Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/horse-care/ Dressage Today is the training and educational resource for dressage riders at every level. Videos and instructional articles offer tips. Thu, 07 May 2026 18:46:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://s3.amazonaws.com/wp-s3-dressagetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/09180459/DT-Favicon-150x150.png Horse Care Archives - Dressage Today https://dressagetoday.com/category/horse-care/ 32 32 Prep Your Dressage Horse for Long-Distance Travel https://dressagetoday.com/horse-care/prep-your-horse-for-long-distance-travel/ Thu, 07 May 2026 18:35:55 +0000 http://ci0202779c80062586 Four experts offer their top advice on how you can help prepare and acclimate your dressage horse for long-distance travel.

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]]> Is Your Dressage Horse Getting His Daily Salt Requirements? https://dressagetoday.com/horse-care/is-your-dressage-horse-getting-his-daily-salt-requirements/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:36:09 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=19755 Most horses don't receive adequate amounts of this key but underestimated mineral. Learn why salt is essential to your horse's health and performance, the signs he might be deficient and how you can easily add sodium to his diet.

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]]> When Is It Too Cold to Bathe Your Horse? https://dressagetoday.com/featured/when-is-it-too-cold-to-bathe-your-horse/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:00:23 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=19697 We offer tips to help you safely bathe your dressage horse in chilly temps and provide alternative options when it's just too cold for a full bath to ensure he's show-ring ready for the spring competition season.

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]]> Cold-Weather Nutrition for the Competitive Dressage Horse https://dressagetoday.com/horse-care/cold-weather-nutrition-for-the-competitive-dressage-horse/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:35:07 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=19637 Your dressage horse's nutritional requirements might change during the colder months. Learn how to create a tailor-made nutrition program based on his particular needs to keep him healthy as you continue training over the winter.

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]]> Fancy Footwork: Shoeing Your Dressage Horse for Success https://dressagetoday.com/horse-care/hoof-care/fancy-footwork-shoeing-your-dressage-horse-for-success/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:02:46 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=19464 Certified journeyman farrier Chuck Jones shares his expertise when it comes to shoeing sporthorses for peak performance.

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]]> Pop Quiz: Check Your Equine Respiratory Knowledge! https://dressagetoday.com/horse-care/horse-illnesses-injuries/pop-quiz-check-your-equine-respiratory-knowledge/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:54:06 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=19560 Respiratory illnesses and equine asthma are becoming more common in horses due to a number of factors. Use our handy quiz to ensure you know what's normal and what's not when it comes to your dressage horse's respiratory health.

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]]> Dressage Training in Cold Weather: When Is It Too Cold to Ride? https://dressagetoday.com/horse-care/dressage-training-in-cold-weather-when-is-it-too-cold-to-ride/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:13:04 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=19545 Heavy exercise in frigid temps can put additional stress on your dressage horse's joints and respiratory system. Use our winter-weather riding tips and guidelines to ensure you and your horse stay safe and comfy when training in the cold.

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]]> Poll: How Do You Manage Healthy Insulin Levels in Horses With PPID? https://dressagetoday.com/horse-care/horse-illnesses-injuries/poll-how-do-you-manage-healthy-insulin-levels-in-horses-with-ppid/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:24:39 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=19533 We're curious! If your dressage horse is dealing with metabolic issues, how do you help support healthy insulin levels?

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]]> FDA Approves Zygolide® (pergolide tablets) for Horses With PPID https://dressagetoday.com/horse-care/horse-illnesses-injuries/fda-approves-zygolide-pergolide-tablets-for-horses-with-ppid/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:10:40 +0000 https://dressagetoday.com/?p=19480 Dechra announces FDA approval of Zygolide®—a generic, peppermint-flavored pergolide tablet that offers improved benefits and a less-expensive treatment option for horses suffering from PPID.

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]]> Breathing & Performance: Managing Asthma and Other Respiratory Illness in Dressage Horses https://dressagetoday.com/horse-care/horse-illnesses-injuries/breathing-performance-managing-asthma-and-other-respiratory-illness-in-dressage-horses/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:34:13 +0000 https://dtmembership.wpenginepowered.com/news/breathing-performance-managing-asthma-and-other-respiratory-illness-in-dressage-horses/ Respiratory distress reduces performance in dressage horses, and environmental factors are making asthma and other conditions more common and severe. We take a comprehensive look at how to treat and manage equine respiratory disease.

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