General Interest

While most horse owners can easily identify diarrhea, recognizing a horse affected with “free fecal water” could prove more Read more

When confronted with long-term stalling, where should horse owners begin? Whether or not grain needs to be reduced or Read more

According to a recent study on equine behavior during transport, several behaviors can be used to assess stress. Examples Read more

According to a study, low-dust bedding and feed resulted in significant reductions in airborne dust, endotoxin, and live fungi Read more

Researchers recently reported decreased heart rate, heart rate variability, and salivary cortisol levels in horses exposed to relaxing music Read more

High-performance horses, such as racehorses and eventers, suffer from equine gastric ulcer syndrome at a higher rate than pleasure Read more

As horses age, their bodies transform, often in ways owners don’t expect. Muscular mass, for example, changes noticeably enough Read more

Detraining simply refers to a reduction in the regular training schedule. According to one study, being able to maintain Read more

According to a recent study, stallions can alter the characteristics of their semen based on a mare's stage of Read more

Ensuring a broodmare’s overall health and body condition before and during gestation will support a healthy pregnancy and minimize Read more