Health

Concussion is the force sent vertically up the leg each time a horse’s hoof strikes the ground. Concussion is Read more

A horse’s body condition score has little to do with the chance of having lipomas form. Read more

In order to investigate the effect of race training and performance on future breeding success, researchers at the University Read more

Silver is an effective antibiotic because, depending on the particular microbe, it either blocks the enzymatic use of oxygen, Read more

When the horse performs strenuous exercise, the spleen contracts, pushing extra red blood cells into circulation and thus greatly increasing Read more

Composting manure is a “green” idea that sounds wonderful, but putting the concept into action traditionally takes space, time, and a Read more

Glassy hairs from the plant’s leaves and stems cause a skin reaction characterized by wheals or hives and an intensely painful Read more

The sacroiliac joint is located beneath the highest point of a horse’s rump. Read more

The pastern should be in proportion to the rest of the leg length and at the same angle as Read more

Drylots are an effective solution to the ever-growing problem of obesity in the modern horse population, and can be Read more