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No Hour Is Wasted: Branding Day at the Four Sixes Ranch
| Alex McCraw
Big country. Long days. Horses that never quit and cowboys that won't either. Here is what a branding day looks like on the legendary Four Sixes Ranch.
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On the Road with Josh Sleeman: $2 Million in the Cutting Pen
| Alex McCraw
You won't hear it from him. But Josh Sleeman just crossed $2 million in lifetime cutting earnings, one run at a time. Here's the principles that lay the foundation of his success.
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Joint Injections vs. Joint Supplements: What Your Vet Wants You to Know
| Alex McCraw and Rob Franklin, DVM, DACVIM
Joint injections and supplements do not do the same job. Here's what each one actually does, what most programs miss, and how to build a joint health plan that holds up long term.
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Does your horse have a leaky gut?
| Alex McCraw and Rob Franklin, DVM, DACVIM
When the gut breaks down, everything follows. Here's what leaky gut actually is, what causes it in performance horses, and how to support the barrier from the inside out.
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Recognizing the Early Signs of Lameness in Your Horse
| Alex McCraw
A horse's body whispers before it shouts. Here's how to catch the early signs of lameness and the practical management habits that make a difference.
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$100,000 Before Adulthood
| Alex McCraw
Sarah Rose Jons just crossed $100,000 in lifetime earnings before adulthood. Here's a look at the horsemanship, the horses, and the program keeping them all going.
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The Tendon and Ligament Long Game
| Keith Latson and Alex McCraw, DVM, DACVS is a veterinary specialist in equine surgery
Tendons and ligaments can look healed long before they truly are. Here's what's actually happening inside the tissue and how to support your horse for lasting soundness.
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Are your mares ready for breeding season?
| Rob Franklin and Alex McCraw, DVM, DACVIM
Mares are the foundation of every great program. Are yours truly ready for breeding season? Here's how to support your broodmares from the inside out this breeding season.
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No Shortcuts: Addie Weil on Young Horses, Rodeo, and Playing the Long Game
| Alex McCraw, Keith Latson, and Rob Franklin, DVM, DACVS is a veterinary specialist in equine surgery and DVM, DACVIM
Pro Breakaway Roper Addie Weil dives into young horses, foundation, and finding confidence. From seasoned horses to developing colts, she shares the principles that shape her program and her life in and out of the arena.
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Hindgut Ulcers: What Most Horse Owners Miss
| Rob Franklin and Alex McCraw, DVM, DACVIM
Hindgut ulcers are common in performance horses, but they’re often overlooked. Understanding how routine stressors affect the hindgut helps explain why digestion, hydration, and overall resilience are closely connected.
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Here's to the Great Horses: Meet Cornbread
| Alex McCraw
Heavens Got Credit, aka Cornbread, owned by 6666 Equine Supplements ambassador and professional barrel racer Mindy Holloway, entered the 2025 National Finals Rodeo prepared for the moment and played a key role in helping Kassie Mowry secure the World Championship.
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When the Temperature Drops, Joints Feel It First
| Alex McCraw and Rob Franklin, DVM, DACVIM
As temperatures drop, joints move differently. This article explains why cold weather exposes joint stress, how hauling adds strain, and why gut health plays a role in supporting horses through winter work.
