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Chestnut horse galloping through snow
April 16, 2015

Working Horses with Winter Coats

First, consider backing off on length and level of these first workouts. If your horse is getting visibly sweaty, Read more
Stallion playing in paddock
April 15, 2015

Deep-Voiced Stallions Are Most Appealing to Mares

Although matings on a breeding farm are chosen by managers, mares in a natural setting might be drawn to Read more
Przewalski’s horse foals born at zoo
April 09, 2015

Hairy Horses: Notes on Seasonal Coat Growth

As horses lose their heavy winter hair in the spring, their owners may note that some horses seem to Read more
Horses looking out of stalls in barn aisle
April 08, 2015

Fire Safety for Horse Barns

Many horse owners have failed to think about management steps to keep fire danger at the lowest possible level. Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
April 07, 2015

When Is a Horse Old?

Recent equine studies define a geriatric horse as 20 years or older, though other studies have used a geriatric Read more
Fat horse in field
April 02, 2015

Cresty Necks in Horses May Be Seasonal

Obese equines, and even some that are of a normal body weight, may develop a ridge of fat along Read more
Horse trotting in roundpen
April 01, 2015

Reconditioning Horses After Layoffs

For a horse in fit, athletic condition, taking a week off now and then won’t bother him. If he’s Read more
Soy beans in the field almost ready to harvest
March 26, 2015

Soy Substitutes for Sensitive Horses

Rations for soy-sensitive horses can boost protein levels by including canola meal, sunflower meal, peanut meal, linseed meal, or Read more
Foal running in pasture
March 24, 2015

Predicting a Newborn Foal’s Mature Height

While a horse’s mature size can be influenced to some extent by nutrition, illness, serious injuries, and genetic makeup, Read more
Icelandic horses running in field
March 23, 2015

Adopting a Wild Horse: The Dream and the Reality

Many little girls may dream of meeting a wild horse, taming it, and bringing it home from a vacation Read more
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