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Horse standing in trailer
July 28, 2014

Shipping Horses in Hot Weather: Boots or Leg Bandages?

In a recent study, skin temperature rose almost 10 degrees Fahrenheit in horses wearing boots, and more than 15 Read more
Close-up of horse's eye
July 24, 2014

Autistic Children Improve Skills through Hippotherapy

Hippotherapy, a type of physical and occupational therapy that includes horseback riding, can be successful in improving balance, social Read more
Test tube of blood
July 22, 2014

Genetic Testing for Horses

Advances in genetic testing over the last several years have benefited horse owners in many ways. Read more
Mare an foal walking through lush pasture
July 21, 2014

Discourage Foals from Chewing Mare’s Tail

One foal behavior that also annoys owners is when the youngsters decide that it’s fun to chew on mom’s Read more
Horses looking over stall doors in barn
July 17, 2014

Fire Safety: More Than “No Smoking” Signs in the Horse Barn

A free fire safety checklist available from Equine Guelph, part of the University of Guelph in Canada, reminds property Read more
Show jumper over fence
July 14, 2014

Factors in Lost Training Days for Horses

A study examined factors why some horses needed more time off than others. Read more
Blanketed Horse in Pasture
July 10, 2014

Senior Horse Challenge Addresses Management of Older Equines

Though much of the content is related to senior equines, owners of horses of any age are likely to Read more
Dressage horse at show
July 08, 2014

Brochure Assists in Checking Saddle Fit

The brochure addresses types of saddles, including treeless models; signs of a poorly fitting saddle; tips for checking fit Read more
Horse eating hay
July 07, 2014

What’s Inside the Horse’s Head?

The bones of the equine skull are arranged to contain the cranial, orbital, oral, and nasal cavities. Within the Read more
Corn hanging in row
July 02, 2014

Corn and Maize: History from the Horse’s Mouth

Corn, a staple of many equine diets, has the scientific name Zea mays. The genus Zea indicates that corn is essentially a Read more
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