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Bunch of carrots
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. Read more
Horses eating alfalfa hay
December 03, 2015

Forage Preference: What Kind Does Your Horse Like?

Scientists have uncovered forage preferences among horses. Read more
Horses eating hay in sandy paddock
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 Read more
Horses eating from trough
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 Read more
Horses looking over stall doors in barn
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 Read more
Running haflinger mare with foal
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 Read more
Horse eating grain in a stall
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 Read more
Horses in pasture with fall leaves
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 Read more
Herd of grey horses in pasture
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 Read more
Dressage horse at show
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 Read more
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