General Interest

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

January 27, 2015
Club Foot Conformation in Horses
In adult horses, corrective trimming is one of the most common treatments.

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

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

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,

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

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?

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

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,

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