Behavior

July 29, 2011
Revelations About Ponies and Pastures
The grazing muzzle cut intakes by 83%, and ponies were not able to eat more that 0.5 kg of

July 19, 2011
Feeding for Good Behavior in Horses
Overall, horses will be calmer if they are brought in, fed, exercised, and turned out on a steady schedule. Even when

June 03, 2011
Feeding Show Horses: A Matter of Balance
Nutrition plays a vital part in getting the ideal performance from your equine athlete.

June 02, 2011
Using Grazing Muzzles on Horses
Grazing muzzles greatly reduce the amount of pasture a horse or pony can consume. These devices generally have one

March 30, 2011
Hay: The Favorite Lunch Munch for Horses
Evolving as wandering herbivores, horses in their natural state graze off and on all day long, spending up to

March 25, 2011
Inappetence in Horses
Determining why a horse has decreased appetite or inappetence can be difficult, especially if it is the only clinical

March 11, 2011
Horse Behavior: Role of Nutrition Management
Managers should closely monitor horses for undesirable behaviors and should naturalize horse management.

March 07, 2011
Reducing Stereotypic Behaviors in Horses
Some simple management practices might prevent horses from developing stereotypic behaviors, or reduce their frequency once established. Owners and

February 09, 2011
Cold Weather Water Consumption
Snow should never be thought of as a substitute for water.

February 08, 2011
Horse Weight Loss: Environmental Factors
An uncomfortable or unhappy horse may prefer to indulge in a stable vice such as cribbing, weaving, or stall-walking,