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Horse eating from ground feeder
February 26, 2015

Study Shows Ginseng May Boost Immune System in Horses

According to a study performed at the Equine Research Center at Guelph University in Canada, ginseng may help horses Read more
Horse sniffing a woman holding a clipboard while standing on a scale to record weight.
February 25, 2015

Molly’s Favorite Research Horse: Caspar

Interns at Kentucky Equine Research work closely with the research horses every day as they feed, groom, and weigh every Read more
Stressed horse
February 25, 2015

Unexplained Muscle Cramping? Check the Horse’s Ears!

Ticks can also cause more commonly seen reactions such as head shaking, ear rubbing, drooping ears, and prolapse of Read more
Close-up of senior horse's eye
February 18, 2015

Common Health Concerns of Older Horses

When 610 Australian horse owners were asked for information about common health concerns of older horses, weight loss or Read more
Draft horse in harness
February 17, 2015

Letting Horses Do the Work

A number of relatively ingenious methods have been created to convert the considerable strength of horses to augment human Read more
Horse looking out stable window
February 11, 2015

Dealing with a Stray Horse

A loose horse constitutes a problem. The first goal is to keep the problem from getting worse. Read more
Throroughbred racehorse looking at training track
February 05, 2015

Nasal Strips Ease Breathing Effort in Horses More than in Humans

Nasal strips—adhesive spring-loaded patches worn across the nose to help in keeping the air passages open—are effective in reducing Read more
Close-up of black stallion head
February 03, 2015

Transport is Stressful for Horses

Even for horses that are familiar with riding in a trailer, being transported involves some level of stress. Horses Read more
Grey horse running through the snow
January 29, 2015

Equine Urine: Unusual Appearance Might Be Okay

Equine urine can have a red appearance after it hits snowy ground. Read more
Tacking up western horse
January 28, 2015

Equine Muscle Types Match Breeds’ Usual Work

While every horse has fibers of both types, it is not surprising that different breeds have characteristic ratios that Read more
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