Health

Management steps—wetting or soaking hay, selecting alternative bedding materials, and removing horses from stalls during periods of peak activity—have Read more

For assistance in deciding whether or not your horse needs shoes, contact a trainer, farrier, and/or veterinarian. Based on Read more

Obesity in horses is a dangerous condition that can be linked to a variety of health problems. Ways to Read more

Few sights are more tragic than malnourished or starved horses. Outright neglect does occur, but not all underweight horses Read more

In some circumstances, mares may consume the bedding, putting themselves at risk for fescue toxicosis. Read more

Double conception in horses is not unusual, although birth of live, healthy twin foals does not happen with any Read more

A veterinarian should examine any horse whose owner is concerned about neurologic disease, but an easy ground procedure can Read more

A horse that has lain down too close to a fence or wall and gotten into a position from Read more

Recent research suggests that horses prefer to be handled from the left side, possibly due to the way they Read more

Bottom line: no matter what type of training is used, a particular horse can run only so fast, with Read more