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Recognizing the Early Signs of Lameness in Your Horse
| Alex McCraw · Rob Franklin, DVM, DACVIM
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
| Alex McCraw · Rob Franklin, DVM, DACVIM
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, DVM, DACVIM · Alex McCraw
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
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, DVM, DACVIM · Alex McCraw
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 · 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.
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Immune Health in Horses: How the Gut Sets the Pace
| Alex McCraw · Keith Latson, DVM, DACVS
A horse’s immune strength begins in the gut. Learn how gut microbial balance helps maintain immune and digestive health.
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A Cowboy’s Salute: Honoring Veterans, Including Four Sixes’ Own Boots O’Neal
| Alex McCraw
This Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country — and one living legend from the Four Sixes Ranch, Boots O’Neal, who answered the call to serve before spending a lifetime in the saddle.
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The Gut–Joint Axis in Horses: Why Healthy Digestion Means Healthy Movement
| Emily Dickson, MS in Equine Nutrition
How is the science of gut health connected to joint health, and what you can do to help your horse move comfortably, recover quickly, and perform at their best for the long haul?
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How the Four Sixes Ranch Prepares Horses for Sale
| Emily Dickson, MS in Equine Nutrition
The Four Sixes Ranch shares how they manage the demands of sales prep season, what goes into preparing horses for sale, and what they want buyers to know when taking home a new horse.
