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Weanling standing in pasture
April 16, 2012

Keep an Eye on Foal Halters

Though it should fit moderately snugly, the halter should not be tight around any part of the foal’s head. Read more
Horses looking over stall doors in barn
April 11, 2012

Keeping Your Horse Content on Stall Rest

Stall rest doesn’t have to mean solitary confinement. If your horse must stay in a stall while the other Read more
Horse trotting in pasture
March 09, 2012

Finding a Horse’s Body Weight

Using a group of 145 horses from different breeds and of various body types, they found that the “point Read more
Stressed horse
March 07, 2012

What Makes Your Horse Feel Stressed?

Low social status, being confronted with strange or surprising objects, and being away from home are all situations that Read more
Horses looking out of stalls in barn aisle
February 23, 2012

Colic Incidence in Stalled Horses

Horses that spend a lot of time in their stalls tend to have a higher incidence of colic than horses that Read more
Horse with visible breath in winter
February 21, 2012

Winter Horse Management and Riding Considerations

Even if you don’t have an indoor arena, there’s no reason you have to give up all riding in Read more
Weanling standing in pasture
February 13, 2012

Common Methods of Weaning Horses

The best weaning method is the one that fits your management system and results in a stress-free, relaxed, and Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
February 07, 2012

How Do Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medications Work?

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs reduce inflammation by blocking a different enzyme pathway than steroids Read more
Woman with draft horses
January 31, 2012

Manure Quality Matters

When things go awry, noting and accurately describing the frequency and appearance of a horse’s manure to a veterinarian Read more
Horses in barn
January 26, 2012

A Healthy Home Life: Clean, Airy Stalls Advantageous for Horses

In recent years, the dwindling number of acres dedicated to horse production has drastically altered traditional, free-roaming management systems Read more
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