Health

Despite some misguided lore, it is possible for those grizzled, sunken backed doyennes of the broodmare band to be Read more

Muscle disorders characterized by cramping, exercise intolerance, back pain, tremors, and/or weakness have been reported in various breeds. A Read more

Over the past several years, equine nutritionists and veterinarians have begun to understand better the puzzling condition known as Read more

Horses made up 86.6% of the equid population; 3.9% were miniature horses; 3.7% were donkeys; 3.4% were ponies; and Read more

Horse shows, sales, rodeos, race meets, fairs, clinics…at these events, large numbers of horses congregate, share barns and performance Read more

Just as any sport or hobby has its “insider” jargon, so it is with the horse world. Not only Read more

Numbers are given beginning in 1850, when there were 4.3 million horses and ponies in the United States as Read more

Demanding exercise places undue stress on the joints and causes them to become inflamed. Research in arthritis has led Read more

If reputable hay dealers are not to be found in your area, there are alternatives to this classic forage Read more

At one month of age, fillies were fatter than colts and remained so until the end of the study. Read more