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Wood shavings for horse bedding
April 08, 2024

A Home for a Horse: Putting Your Bedding Questions to Rest

Scientists recently compared bedding in three critical categories to help horse owners choose the best bedding. Read more
April 01, 2024

Leaky Gut Syndrome in Horses

Causes of leaky gut syndrome are still being studied. Stress, in various forms, such as heat and transport, can Read more
Gray horse in stall.
March 13, 2024

Inside or Out: Exploring Standard of Care for Horse Housing

In many countries, horses are kept outdoors for part of every day. In others, horses are routinely housed indoors. Read more
Western horse and rider walking through field.
October 11, 2023

Benefits of Structured Exercise for Senior Horses Explored

Given results of a recent study, horse owners may question whether retirement without structured exercise is advisable for senior Read more
October 02, 2023

Horse Health: Are You Getting the Best Reading from Your Weight Tape?

Some studies show that weight tapes may not always give an accurate reading, but they are worthwhile in tracking Read more
September 25, 2023

Hoof Rehabilitation: Getting Your Horse Back on Its Feet

Dealing with soft, crumbly hooves and unsure where to turn? Try this four-pronged approach to getting your horse’s hooves Read more
Woman with draft horses
September 11, 2023

Body Condition Index: New Tool for Objectively Assessing Body Fat in Horses

A new tool, called the body condition index, provides more consistent and repeatable measures of body fat than body Read more
September 06, 2023

Weighing Horses: The Truth About Weight Tapes

Researchers compared body weights derived from weight tapes and calibrated scales in more than 1,700 horses. Read more
July 05, 2023

Overdue Tetanus Vaccines in Horses: Catch Up on Protection

According to the American Association of Equine Practitioners, adult horses should be vaccinated annually against tetanus. Read more
May 17, 2023

Owner Survey Identifies Barriers to Battling Excess Condition in Horses

Although many owners reported they felt in control of their horse’s body condition, only a quarter of owners regularly Read more
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