Preventative

Despite aggressive research efforts* over the past decade, some horse owners continue to stick to tried-and-true ways of deworming Read more

Boredom will induce horses to eat plants they normally wouldn’t, so keep drylots free of weeds and other undesirable Read more

Regardless of how much high-quality pasture you have, some weeds are inevitable. While some of those weeds may be Read more

Horses that enter your property should be quarantined for two to three weeks before coming into contact with other Read more

Horses that are trailered for long periods of time—more than three or four hours—are at increased risk for developing Read more

To keep your horse’s joints in the best condition for a long riding career, follow these tips to preserve Read more

Several equine neurologic diseases are spread by mosquitoes. Horse owners can follow these management steps to reduce the Read more

Levels of osteocalcin, a marker of joint metabolism, might help to identify very young foals that are at increased risk of developing Read more

In a study conducted in California, researchers measured forelimb hoof accelerations and ground reaction forces in relation to three Read more

The warm, dark area under horse blankets is a prime spot for the growth of fungal or bacterial skin Read more