General Interest

December 23, 2015
A Pinch of Ginger: Use of the Nutraceutical in Horses
From a scientific perspective, the effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale) on horses has been merely superficially studied to date.

December 03, 2015
Forage Preference: What Kind Does Your Horse Like?
Scientists have uncovered forage preferences among horses.

November 16, 2015
Coastal Bermudagrass for Horses
As with all other forages, horse owners must weigh the pros and cons of coastal Bermudagrass before choosing it as

November 10, 2015
Placing Feeders for Old Horses
Anecdotal evidence suggests that horses with chronic lameness have improved appetites when feed is placed in a trough or

November 04, 2015
Stereotypies and Tools for Feeding Horses
Approximately 12% of companion horses and up to 24% of racing Thoroughbreds have stereotypies—repetitive, invariant behaviors with no apparent

October 15, 2015
Body Condition Score of Mare Impacts Sex of Foal
Most of us are aware of the importance of body condition on equine reproductive success. What some of us might not

October 13, 2015
Four Reasons Why Your Horse Might Slow Down at the Feeder
Horse owners should take changes in behavior seriously, and this holds true for eating habits. If your horse becomes

October 05, 2015
Nutritional Management of Horses in Chile
The Chilean Horse (el Caballo Chileno) outnumbers all other equine breeds in Chile, a country situated along the southwestern

September 30, 2015
Pasturing Horses with Cattle
Because both species are herbivores, cattle and horses thrive on the same grasses. Differences in anatomy, however, dictate what

September 25, 2015
Leg Interference Problems in Horses
Consult with a veterinarian and farrier to come up with the best way to protect your horse, as even