General Interest

November 26, 2014
Leishmaniasis Cases Reported
Leishmaniasis is a risk for horses traveling internationally, especially to tropical regions and also some European countries, including Spain,

November 25, 2014
Provide Plenty of Forage to Keep Horses Warm
The temperature is plummeting, and you’re worried that your horses will get cold. Corn and other grains do provide calories,

November 24, 2014
Be Ready for Winter Horse Care
Days are getting shorter, nights are colder, and the first snowflakes have been seen in many parts of the

November 20, 2014
Poultry Litter Not Recommended for Fertilizing Horse Pastures
You’ve never heard of using it as a fertilizer like other types of manure. Is this a good idea?

November 19, 2014
Whither the Withers on a Horse?
Dictionaries suggest that the word may be derived from “widar,” twelfth-century Old High German for “against” or “back.” The

November 17, 2014
When Second Place is a Benefit for Racehorses
A research project conducted at RMIT Platform Technologies Research Institute in Australia has suggested that slipstreaming, or running behind

November 12, 2014
Don’t Blame “Bad Step” in Racehorse Breakdowns
Catastrophic breakdowns in racehorses are most often the cumulative result of skeletal stress over a period of time, rather than the

November 11, 2014
Helmet-Mounted Cameras Banned
Beginning immediately, helmet-mounted cameras will not be allowed at any competitions that are licensed and/or endorsed by the United

November 06, 2014
Be Safe if You Ride During Hunting Season
Though dates vary from state to state, fall is the traditional deer-hunting season in many areas.

November 05, 2014
Don’t Count on Breeding Date and Moon Phase to Determine Fetal Sex in Horses
Your favorite broodmare is getting on in years and most likely won’t produce many more foals. She’s given you some wonderful