Basic Health

Healthy horses are usually able to heal most cuts and lacerations without a problem. Some wounds, however, are very Read more

Back pain doesn't have to be severe to cause resistance and unwillingness to work. Read more

The horse's respiratory system is designed to move a huge quantity of air into and out of the lungs Read more

Body temperature of horses is influenced by the ambient temperature, wind, sunlight, precipitation, and relative humidity. The most common Read more

Very old, very young, sick, or extremely thin horses may need to be blanketed or brought into deep-bedded stalls Read more

The scale was created so that horsemen have a standard by which to evaluate a horse's weight. Read more

A recent study was designed to assess air exchange rates in horse trailers with various ventilation port configurations and Read more

Researchers found that a group of confirmed cribbers engaged in the vice an average of 1,470 times during a Read more

Overall use by horses standing or lying in or next to the sheds was less than 10%. Read more

Despite the lack of natural water and forage, desert environments can be a viable option for keeping horses. Read more