General Interest

October 02, 2014
Download a Free Body Condition Score Chart for Horses
How can you tell whether your horse is too thin, too heavy, or in just the right body condition?

October 01, 2014
Large Body, Small Feet, and Hours in the Stall: Problems for Horses
An article by veterinarian Scott Morrison published in Equine Disease Quarterly states that while these small hooves are capable of handling

September 24, 2014
“Lead Mare” Position May Not Exist in All Horse Herds
The position of “lead mare,” an older female that makes decisions about herd movement, may not be a universal

September 22, 2014
Travel Tips for Horse Owners
Even if you’ve put your horse on the trailer hundreds of times, there might still be something you could

September 18, 2014
Study Suggests Link Between High-Speed Training and Bone Fatigue in Racehorses
Injuries to the bones and joints are relatively common for racehorses in training. As training intensifies and mechanical stresses are repeated, various skeletal

September 17, 2014
Minimizing Wastage in Round Hay Bales Stored Outdoors
As much as 35% of the hay in an improperly stored round bale can be lost because of degradation

September 16, 2014
It’s Slobber Season for Horses!
In spring and summer, pastured horses frequently get what's known as "a case of the slobbers." Owners might notice

September 15, 2014
Combustible Dust in Horse Barns
Dust explosions can occur when a source of ignition (spark, flame, hot surface) is introduced into an area with

September 11, 2014
Loafing Areas for Horses: Solving the Problem of Dust and Mud
For a relatively low cost, this cycle of summer dust and winter mud can be permanently derailed.

September 08, 2014
Eating Machines: How Much Grass Can Horses and Ponies Ingest?
Excessive grain consumption is frequently blamed for equine obesity, but horses can become overweight even if they are never