Snow and ice during winter can cause footing problems for horses, especially those called upon to do something other than loaf in the pasture or paddock.
Daily grooming gives you a chance to detect and monitor any injuries or other health problems.
Good leg conformation in a horse is a must if that animal is to remain serviceably sound for performance.
There are a number of factors that must be weighed in making the decision on whether to breed a mare.
Traveling with a mare and foal sometimes is a necessary evil, but if one follows a few tips from researchers, veterinarians, and horsemen, most problems can be avoided.
There is no specific formula for estimating foals’ mature size that works in all instances.
Pasture breeding mares is something of a dying art in the equine industry. Yet this technique can bring with it benefits for breeders large and small.
Learn about the splint bones, common problems, and treatments to alleviate those problems in horses.
No building is completely fireproof, but farm owners and managers can take certain steps to minimize the chances of a fire occurring.
Once you learn how the equine eye functions, you’ll better understand your horse’s actions. And you’ll have insight managing your trail horse when it becomes skittish for no apparent reason.
Most people wouldn’t think of getting up from a desk job and heading off into the mountains or hill country for long hikes without first getting into condition. The same should be true for your horse.
Before your stallion heads to the shed, make sure he’s in peak physical health and mentally prepared to handle the rigors of the breeding season.
This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Keep an eye on TheHorse.com for more Spanish-language resources coming soon. Read
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