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Photo of a woman tacking up a horse and tightening the girth with a dressage saddle.
February 19, 2020

Girth Aversion in Horses: Gastric Ulcers Pinpointed

A “girthy horse,” usually displays behavioral problems, including tossing the head, pinning ears, wringing the tail, stomping a foreleg, Read more
Measuring a foal's height.
February 17, 2020

Study Links Foal Growth, Radiograph Data to Sales and Racing Performance

One goal of the study is to identify foals at risk of developmental problems early so management strategies can Read more
Chestnut horse galloping through snow
February 15, 2020

Cold Weather Feeding Tips

Paying attention to special nutritional considerations can help a horse overcome the challenges of dealing with cold weather. Read more
Horse turned out wearing a winter blanket with snow gently falling.
January 22, 2020

Winter Feeding: Keeping Horses in Good Weight

One of the key factors in determining whether or not your horse requires more feed involves frequent and precise Read more
Horses grazing in field
January 20, 2020

Calculating Pasture and Forage Consumption of Horses

When given access to pasture, how can you tell how much your horse is actually consuming and whether or Read more
Racehorse galloping on track during morning workout.
January 17, 2020

Omeprazole and Calcium in Horses: New Research Published

Kentucky Equine Research conducted a study to determine if short-term administration of omeprazole affected digestibility of diets containing two Read more
Horse eating grass hay
January 13, 2020

Nutrients in Horse Forage: Questions Answered

Let’s find out what Kathleen Crandell, Ph.D., a nutritionist for Kentucky Equine Research, has to say about feeding horses Read more
Horses eating mature hay in pasture
January 08, 2020

Give Colic the Cold Shoulder This Winter

Colic can strike at any time of the day, month, or year, but impaction colic occurs more frequently in Read more
Close-up of black stallion head
January 06, 2020

Advantages of Feeding Rice Bran to Horses

Among the supplement options available to horsemen, rice bran holds a top spot because of its versatility in providing Read more
Horse eating in stall
January 01, 2020

Misoprostol for Gastric Ulcers in Horses

Misoprostol reportedly works by inhibiting gastric acid production and the digestive enzyme pepsin, enhancing the resilience of the stomach Read more
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