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Horse standing at fence
September 22, 2015

Wood-Chewing in Horses: Examine the Diet for Cause

Owners of wood-chewing horses generally cite boredom as the basis for the frustrating vice. Is monotony the motive behind Read more
Horse manure on trailer
September 10, 2015

Fecal Egg Count for Horses: There’s an App for That

One important way to slow the building resistance of internal parasites to chemical dewormers is by performing routine fecal Read more
Horse manure on trailer
September 10, 2015

Fecal Egg Count for Horses: There’s an App for That

One important way to slow the building resistance of internal parasites to chemical dewormers is by performing routine fecal Read more
Giving horse dewormer in oral syringe
August 27, 2015

Researchers Study New Approach for Deworming Horses

Common internal parasites, like roundworms and strongyles, are becoming resistant to a number of the deworming products currently available for horses, according to Read more
Palomino horse against blue sky
August 17, 2015

Resistance to Equine Dewormers

Despite aggressive research efforts* over the past decade, some horse owners continue to stick to tried-and-true ways of deworming Read more
Mares and foals eating hay in pasture
August 11, 2015

Drylots for Managing Fat Horses and Ponies

Boredom will induce horses to eat plants they normally wouldn’t, so keep drylots free of weeds and other undesirable Read more
Buttercups
June 30, 2015

Four Types of Horse Pasture Weeds Worthy of Worry

Regardless of how much high-quality pasture you have, some weeds are inevitable. While some of those weeds may be Read more
Horse looking out stable window
June 25, 2015

Quarantine: Tips for Keeping Your Horses Healthy

Horses that enter your property should be quarantined for two to three weeks before coming into contact with other Read more
Horses looking out windows of trailer
June 23, 2015

Reduce Risk of Shipping Fever in Horses

Horses that are trailered for long periods of time—more than three or four hours—are at increased risk for developing Read more
Head-on photo of Liz Halliday-Sharp and Cooley Moonshine jumping during cross-country at the Wellington Eventing Showcase.
June 15, 2015

Maintaining Joint Health in Horses

To keep your horse’s joints in the best condition for a long riding career, follow these tips to preserve Read more
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