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Herd of grey horses in pasture
May 09, 2014

Boosting Fertility in Barren Mares

In a study performed at Colorado State University, researchers evaluated a technique that could improve conception rates in subfertile mares. Read more
Longeing a horse in a surcingle
May 08, 2014

Horse Arena Surfaces Studied

There is no one type of surface that is optimal for all purposes. Read more
Racehorse working out on track
May 07, 2014

Australian Court Upholds Ban on AI for Thoroughbred Horses

Though many equine breed registries allow the registration of foals produced by artificial insemination, Thoroughbred horses must be produced by live Read more
Horses looking out of stalls in barn aisle
May 01, 2014

Manure Management: Helpful Hints for Horse Owners

Horse experts at the Equine Science Center at Rutgers University have written three new fact sheets on manure management Read more
Running haflinger mare with foal
April 30, 2014

Horses in Art: Prehistoric Cave Artists Got It Right!

Equine art from the eighteenth century frequently portrayed galloping horses in a stretched-out and suspended frame, with both forelegs Read more
Racehorse exercising on track
April 24, 2014

Keeneland Race Course Going Back to Dirt Surface

Synthetics proved that racing could be safer, and the experts designing the track will use research findings as they Read more
Throroughbred racehorse looking at training track
April 16, 2014

Fatality Rate for Thoroughbred Racehorses

The Equine Injury Database has reviewed records of more than 1.8 million racing starts and has determined the number Read more
Horses eating alfalfa hay
April 15, 2014

Effect of Severe Winter Weather on Alfalfa Plants

Winter damage to alfalfa plants varies, but many alfalfa fields will see relatively good plant survival, even following periods Read more
Jockey riding racehorse
April 08, 2014

Get a Taste of Racehorse Ownership at TOBA Seminar

What would it be like to own a Thoroughbred racehorse? What a thrill! But what’s really involved, and what Read more
Ponies looking over fence
April 02, 2014

Pony Rides: A Fair Deal for the Ponies?

As a horse owner, you’ve heard that endless circling in only one direction isn’t good for a horse’s muscles Read more
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