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Icelandic horses running in field
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, Read more
Dressage horse at show
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 Read more
Wheat field and blue sky with white clouds
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 Read more
Sorrel Colts in Pasture
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 Read more
Close-up of horse's eye
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 Read more
Horses in pasture with fall leaves
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, Read more
Longeing a horse in a surcingle
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 Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
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 Read more
Paint mare with foal nursing
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 Read more
Racehorse working out on track
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 Read more
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