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Draft horse with head down in pasture
December 07, 2010

Aural Plaques

That white, scaly, crusty stuff in some horses' ears is known as aural plaque, and the condition is fairly Read more
Horses eating in over-grazed pasture
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, Read more
Fat chestnut horse
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 Read more
New treatment for corneal ulcers in horses
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 Read more
Foal running in pasture
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 Read more
Horses eating from a round bale in winter
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 Read more
Horse trotting in roundpen
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 Read more
Woman inspecting horse's hoof
February 15, 2010

Burning Calories at the Barn

Burn calories while doing barn work. Read more
Woman in barn aisle with senior horse
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 Read more
Horses looking over stall doors in barn
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, Read more
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