Equestrian Jessica Springsteen Talks Riding Style and Prepping for the Olympics

Equestrian Jessica Springsteen Talks Riding Style and Prepping for the Olympics

Competing at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo next week will be a first for equestrian Jessica Springsteen. The American athlete is currently ranked 14th on the international riding list, and she is set to compete in both the individual and team jumping categories (with her horse Don Juan van de Donkhoeve). “This has been my dream

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Carbohydrates 101 for Horses

Carbohydrates 101 for Horses

From glucose to frustose to lactose–not to mention a laundry list of other “oses”–carbohydrates can be incredibly confusing. But this group of sugar-based compounds, also called saccharides, comprises important energy sources for the horse. Therefore, understanding them and utilizing them in your horse’s diet are crucial. They also are a major component of forages, a

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