Basic Health
![Draft horse with head down in pasture](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Sick-draft-horse-head-down_940x416-768x340.jpg)
December 07, 2010
Aural Plaques
That white, scaly, crusty stuff in some horses' ears is known as aural plaque, and the condition is fairly
![Horses eating in over-grazed pasture](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Feeding-in-a-group_940x416-768x340.jpg)
November 30, 2010
Avoid Damage to Winter Pastures
Winter weather can be hard on pastures, but land owners can avoid damage by following a few management procedures,
![Fat chestnut horse](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Fat-horse-with-cresty-neck_940x416-768x340.jpg)
November 30, 2010
Obesity is Dangerous
Obesity in horses is a dangerous condition that can be linked to a variety of health problems. Ways to
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February 17, 2010
Handling your Horse
Recent research suggests that horses prefer to be handled from the left side, possibly due to the way they
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February 17, 2010
Performance Limited by Genetics
Bottom line: no matter what type of training is used, a particular horse can run only so fast, with
![Horses eating from a round bale in winter](https://ker.com/wp-content/uploads/Equinews_Round-bale-with-three-horses_940x416-768x340.jpg)
February 17, 2010
Providing Dinner Through the Winter
How much hay do you need to buy to get your horses safely through the winter months? To find
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February 15, 2010
Getting Horses Back into Condition
How do you begin getting your horse back into condition, and how long will the process take if you
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February 15, 2010
Weight Calculation
Don't know how much your horse weighs? Here's a formula from Equus that may give you a rough idea. This
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February 15, 2010
Radios in the Barn
A study at Cornell University showed that ponies ate more hay while listening to country music rather than jazz,