General Interest

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

January 29, 2015
Equine Urine: Unusual Appearance Might Be Okay
Equine urine can have a red appearance after it hits snowy ground.

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