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Picking out a horse's hoof
January 25, 2011

Managing Horses in Mud

While most horses have no problem dealing with slippery, splashy footing, others aren’t so fortunate. Read more
Foal laying down in pasture
January 19, 2011

Dummy Foal Syndrome

Complications just before, during, or after birth can result in a decreased oxygen supply to the foal's brain. Read more
Horse grazing in sandy pasture
January 18, 2011

Managing Horses in the Desert

Despite the lack of natural water and forage, desert environments can be a viable option for keeping horses. Read more
Close-up of horse's eye
January 17, 2011

Eye Injuries

Eye injuries in horses can range from minor (irritation from dust or chaff) to major (puncture wound or serious Read more
Horse's hooves
January 13, 2011

Understanding Ringbone

This arthritic condition affects the pastern joint or occasionally the coffin joint. Read more
Giving horse dewormer in oral syringe
January 11, 2011

Handling Horses: Stay Safe

One of the first and most important lessons a young foal learns is that while it's all right for Read more
Stallion playing in paddock
January 10, 2011

Stallion Supplements: Do They Work?

Among the various supplements given to stallions in hopes of improving semen quality, some are more effective than others, Read more
Pregnant mare on lush grass
January 07, 2011

Endometritis, a Common Cause of Infertility

Endometritis, the inflammation of the endometrium (lining of a mare's uterus), affects up to 15% of broodmares and is Read more
Straw bales
January 07, 2011

Feeding Old Hay

More vitamin E is lost even with proper storage, and hay that is a year or two old contains Read more
Horse rolling in snow
January 07, 2011

Colic First Aid

After placing a call to the vet, some general guidelines are to keep the horse quiet and calm; remove Read more
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