General Interest

March 31, 2014
Criollos: Native Horses of South America
Known for its strength, kind disposition, and endurance, the Criollo is the native horse of several South American countries,

March 28, 2014
Horse Withers: More Than a Saddle Stay
Withers of moderate height and definition help a well-fitted saddle stay in position when mounting and dismounting, and also

March 28, 2014
Global Climate Change and Impact on Grain Production
All indications support the theory that the world’s climate is changing, with many agricultural areas becoming significantly warmer than

March 25, 2014
Feed Digestibility and Energy Level May Increase in Exercised Horses
Researchers designed a study to see whether regular exercise could have an effect on how well horses digested the

March 20, 2014
Seeing Through the Horse’s Eyes
As a prey animal, the horse’s eyes are set on the sides of its head so that it can

March 18, 2014
Skunks on Horse Farms: Friends or Foes
While the occasional nighttime sighting of a skunk around the barn can be chalked up to happenstance, frequent sightings,

March 17, 2014
Reconditioning Horses after Rest or Injury
Just as humans look forward to vacations from work, horses benefit from an occasional training break. For horses in

March 13, 2014
Yearly Vaccinations Important for All Horses
If your horses never leave the farm, you might think they don’t need annual vaccinations because they never interact

March 12, 2014
Yeast Supplementation Improves Colostrum Quality in Horses
At the recent meeting of the French Equine Veterinarian Association, a presentation on the effect of yeast supplementation on

March 10, 2014
Horse-Racing Rule Changes Proposed
A number of rules regarding racehorse medication regulation, enforcement, and laboratory testing are under consideration for changes. The National