Mad Barn Academy

A hyperactive horse is commonly referred to as a “hot” horse. You may know the feeling of dealing with a hot horse all too well: it can feel like your horse is going to explode at any moment. Hot hors...

5 Jul 202325min

Routine equine dentistry is an often overlooked aspect of preventative care that can significantly impact your horse’s welfare and performance. Horses have specialized teeth adapted to continuous graz...

29 Jun 202319min

Adding fats and oils to your horse’s diet is a great way to increase calorie supply without relying on grains and high-NSC feeds. Fats can be added to the diets of underweight horses as weight gain su...

23 Jun 202326min

Straw or chaff is a high-fibre low-sugar forage that is ideal for horses that are overweight or insulin-resistant. Straw adds bulk to your horse’s diet without contributing significant calories or pro...

22 Jun 202324min

Unexplained weight loss in your horse is a cause for concern for any horse owner but is often straightforward to diagnose and address. If your horse is losing body condition, it could indicate an undi...

19 Jun 202330min

One in ten horses is affected by laminitis each year. This painful condition involves inflammation of the hoof laminae, leading to varying degrees of lameness.  Although laminitis affects the hooves, ...

19 Jun 202333min

If your horse is an easy keeper, sometimes it can seem like they get fat off of air. Some equine breeds are known for being more metabolically efficient than others. They require less digestible energ...

13 Jun 202334min

Equine stereotypic behaviours are repetitive behaviours involving a constant sequence of movements that have no obvious or apparent function.  Examples of common stereotypies include cribbing, wind-su...

1 Jun 202326min