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Dressage horse at show
November 07, 2012

FEI Horses Must Be Microchipped

The microchip must be compatible with ISO 11784 and ISO 11785, and all microchip information must be entered Read more
Running haflinger mare with foal
November 05, 2012

Foal Numbers Declining for Several Horse Breeds

Thoroughbred foals registered with The Jockey Club numbered 25,500 in 2011 compared to 38,099 in 2006. The Standardbred industry Read more
Horse looking out stable window
October 31, 2012

Cleaning Horse Stalls is Good for You!

Riding, grooming horses, and mucking out a barn are all activities that contribute to a healthy lifestyle, according to Read more
Horses looking out of stalls in barn aisle
October 16, 2012

Canadian Horse Industry Study Shows Current Trends

In general, expenses in all facets of horse ownership have increased, particularly insurance and fees for entering shows and Read more
Ponies looking over fence
October 16, 2012

Miniature Horses Used as Service Animals

Miniature Horses can be housebroken and generally adapt well to living indoors. They are somewhat stronger and sturdier than Read more
Cribbing horse
September 19, 2012

Using Treated Wood for Horse Fencing

According to an article in the University of Minnesota Horse Newsletter, there is little to no risk of horses Read more
Horses looking out of stalls in barn aisle
September 10, 2012

Effect of Fasting on Equine Heart Rate

A surprising result was found when researchers looked at heart rate in horses that had been denied access to Read more
Horses in pasture with fall leaves
August 30, 2012

New EPM Medication Approved for Horses

The FDA has approved a new medication for the treatment of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis. The medication, a drug combination Read more
Thoroughbred yearling in sales ring
August 27, 2012

Comparing Purchase Price and Earnings in Racing Thoroughbred Horses

Regardless of the system a prospective buyer uses to select the best horse at a yearling sale—tallest, best pedigree, longest Read more
Weanlings in field
August 13, 2012

Identifying Lost or Stolen Horses

What can you do to make it easier to identify your horses and get them back home? Read more
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