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Horse galloping across snow covered field
January 09, 2017

Temperature Swings and Colic in Horses

The importance of water cannot be overstated in helping a horse stay healthy and hydrated. Good-quality forage is essential Read more
Picture of a young girl riding a school horse.
January 03, 2017

Exercise Impacts Equine Intestinal Microbiome

One recent study found that intense exercise and conditioning programs alter the intestinal microbiota. Specifically, aerobic conditioning and intense Read more
Paint horse foal running in pasture
December 26, 2016

Equine Communication and Behavior

One easy way to potentially boost cognition and facilitate trainability is to supplement with omega-3 fatty acids, especially docosahexaenoic acid. Read more
Checking a horse's teeth and gums
December 13, 2016

Oral Health of Horses: Chewing Pain

Many of us think first of the teeth when we consider our horses’ mouths—sharp points, hooks, uneven chewing surfaces, Read more
Woman inspecting horse's hoof
December 07, 2016

Off-Season Hoof Care for Horses

Hoof care changes little from season to season. Before making changes to the diet, consider how those alterations will Read more
Horse eating hay
December 01, 2016

Excess Weight and EMS Negatively Impact Horse Reproduction

Strategies for managing broodmares with EMS include special attention to diet, exercise, and management of laminitis. Read more
Herd of grey horses in pasture
November 28, 2016

Benefits of Grape Seed Extracts for Horses Explored

A variety of herbs, supplements, prebiotics, and probiotics are currently being investigated for future use in equine nutrition. Read more
Ponies looking over fence
November 21, 2016

Deworming Horses: Predatory Fungi May Help

As we know, horses become infected with internal parasites by ingesting eggs laid by adult internal parasites living within Read more
Two girls with a horse
November 15, 2016

Using Ultrasound to Measure Fat in Horses

According to a recently published study, real-time ultrasound serves as a valuable tool for identifying even small changes in Read more
Horses in pasture with fall leaves
November 09, 2016

Old Horses, Cold Weather, and Forage Intake

Fresh grasses provide old horses with much of the nutrition they require to maintain health. As pasture quality wanes Read more
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