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Horse standing in arena
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? Read more
Hooves in snow
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 Read more
Running haflinger mare with foal
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 Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
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 Read more
Racehorse exercising on track
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 Read more
Stacked roll bales
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 Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
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 Read more
Hay stacked in storage barn
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 Read more
Mares and foals eating hay in pasture
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. Read more
Horses grazing in pasture
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 Read more
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