Mad Barn Academy

The internet is full of criticism and judgment about what we do wrong with our horses. We’re often told that we aren’t good enough because we don’t jump high enough, don’t ride well enough, or can’t a...

29 Touko 202315min

Equine polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM or EPSM) is a genetic condition in horses that affects how muscle cells store sugars. This can lead to exercise intolerance, stiffness, and an abnormal gai...

20 Touko 202331min

Keeping horses barefoot is gaining in popularity because of the benefits in hoof health and movement it can provide some horses. Barefoot hoof trimming is designed to maximize the biomechanical effici...

20 Touko 202317min

Many horse owners do not fully appreciate the significance of providing adequate salt to their equine companions.  In terms of cost to benefit ratio, it would be hard to think of another nutrient with...

12 Touko 20237min

When it comes to feeding senior horses, there are many factors to consider to support longevity and healthy aging. Making sure your horse’s core nutritional needs are met and keeping up with routine h...

10 Touko 202321min

Spirulina is a nutritionally dense blue-green algae that is used as an equine supplement to support horses with immune or respiratory needs. Spirulina refers to dried algae, or cyanobacteria, harveste...

5 Touko 202327min

Putting weight on a skinny horse can be a difficult and frustrating task. There are many different causes of weight loss in horses and feeding strategies will depend on why your horse is underweight i...

2 Touko 202326min

Laminitis is a common but serious condition that involves separation of the laminae, which connects the coffin bone to the hoof wall. A bout of laminitis can cause mild to severe pain in affected hors...

2 Touko 202322min