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Picture of a young girl riding a school horse.
September 15, 2008

Horses’ Weight-Carrying Ability Studied

A horse's weight-carrying ability depends on a number of factors that include size, conformation, body condition, age, and the Read more
Horses rolling in arena
October 28, 2007

Horse Colic Can Be a Real Pain!

Colic is a catch all term used to describe abdominal discomfort from any cause. Signs of horse colic include Read more
Drowsy horse standing over stall guard
October 26, 2007

Salmonella Infection is Something to Avoid

Salmonella is a genus of common bacteria. At least 2000 types are known. The bacteria produce toxins that irritate the Read more
Exmoor Ponies in pasture
October 26, 2007

Laminitis in Horses and Ponies on Pasture

For horses that develop laminitis while out on pasture, removing the horse from fresh grass would seem to be Read more
Shiny broodmare grazing in lush pasture
October 26, 2007

Tips for Maintaining the Older Broodmare

Despite some misguided lore, it is possible for those grizzled, sunken backed doyennes of the broodmare band to be Read more
Picture of a young girl riding a school horse.
October 26, 2007

Muscle Disorder Breed Prevalence Studied

Muscle disorders characterized by cramping, exercise intolerance, back pain, tremors, and/or weakness have been reported in various breeds. A Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
October 25, 2007

Questions about Insulin Resistance

Over the past several years, equine nutritionists and veterinarians have begun to understand better the puzzling condition known as Read more
Wild horses galloping
October 21, 2007

Equine Health and Management Trends

Horses made up 86.6% of the equid population; 3.9% were miniature horses; 3.7% were donkeys; 3.4% were ponies; and Read more
Horses looking out windows of trailer
October 21, 2007

Health Management Strategies at Equine Events

Horse shows, sales, rodeos, race meets, fairs, clinics…at these events, large numbers of horses congregate, share barns and performance Read more
Horses in barn
October 21, 2007

Stable Talk: Horse Terms

Just as any sport or hobby has its “insider” jargon, so it is with the horse world. Not only Read more
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