General Interest

The surface qualities of each track are somewhat different, and these characteristics are more easily managed than some other Read more

Warts are small, harmless skin tumors that often appear on the muzzles of young horses. Possible treatments include surgery and injections Read more

Mares begin to come into estrus early in the spring, with the average estrous cycle being about 20 or 21 days. Read more

Researchers found that older foals, which would be physically larger than later-born foals in the same group, reached higher Read more

Racehorses sometimes experience paralysis of laryngeal cartilage structures, a condition that can partially block the airway and negatively impact Read more

An average-sized mare can produce a foal weighing about 100 pounds (45 kilograms), or about 10% of the mare’s Read more

Silicosis associated osteoporosis affects pulmonary function and results in skeletal weakness. Silicosis associated osteoporosis has been reported in horses of varying Read more

Scientists recommend using horse manure in gardens to increase vegetable yields and maintain soil integrity. Read more

No matter what type of fencing borders your pastures or paddocks, safety represents a key consideration. Here are some Read more

More prevalent in stalled horses, stereotypies are thought to be a result of boredom or lack of social contact. Read more