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Racehorse exercising on track
January 27, 2015

Minimizing Stress for Young Horses in Race Training

To minimize stress while these changes are taking place, facilities at many racetracks are designed with roomy, well-ventilated stalls Read more
Farrier rasping horse's hoof
January 27, 2015

Club Foot Conformation in Horses

In adult horses, corrective trimming is one of the most common treatments. Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
January 26, 2015

Where Does the Horse Get Its Energy?

Horse owners tend to think that grain is the best source of dietary energy for horses. However, the most Read more
Two girls with a horse
January 22, 2015

Reasons to Confirm Pregnancy After Breeding a Mare

There are a couple of good reasons to schedule an ultrasound confirmation of pregnancy about 14 days after a Read more
Racehorse working out on track
January 19, 2015

Hong Kong Racehorse Management

One of the world’s most self-contained racing stables is at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong. At this facility, Read more
Yearlings standing in pasture
January 15, 2015

Enriched Environment Promotes Well-Being in Young Horses

Young horses that are exposed to various experiences will be calmer and less reactive to novel stimuli as they Read more
Farrier shoeing horse
January 14, 2015

Custom Horseshoes Made by 3-D Printer

How does an owner get a shoe guaranteed to be an exact fit for his horse’s hooves? Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
January 13, 2015

Uncommon Cause of Equine Colic Studied

In idiopathic focal eosinophilic enteritis (IFEE), small intestine blockage is associated with inflamed, thickened tissue that may form a Read more
Draft horse in harness
January 07, 2015

Horsepower: An Old Concept Still in Use

Horsepower is generally understood to be the working power of one average horse. More exactly defined by Webster’s Dictionary, Read more
Chestnut horse standing outside
January 05, 2015

When Horses Fly

Today, horses are routinely flown across the country and to international destinations for breeding, racing, horse show competitions, or Read more
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