Winter Traction Devices for Horse Hooves
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.
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Les Sellnow is a free-lance writer based near Riverton, Wyo. He specializes in articles on equine research, and operates a ranch where he raises horses and livestock. He has authored several fiction and non-fiction books, including Understanding Equine Lameness and Understanding The Young Horse.
Posted by Les Sellnow | Jan 5, 2022 | Article, Hoof Care, Horse Care, Lameness, Shoeing, Winter Care
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.
Read MorePosted by Les Sellnow | Sep 20, 2019 | Article, Deworming & Internal Parasites, Horse Care
Bots are pesky creatures, capable of causing irritation and physical damage to horses. They aren’t categorized as being the worst of internal parasites, but they can cause problems externally and internally.
Read MorePosted by Les Sellnow | Nov 8, 2015 | Article, Grooming, Horse Care, Other Skin Problems
Daily grooming gives you a chance to detect and monitor any injuries or other health problems.
Read MorePosted by Les Sellnow | Jun 11, 2014 | Article, Forelimb, Gait Patterns, Hindlimb, Ligament & Tendon Injuries, Lower Limb, Musculoskeletal System
Good leg conformation in a horse is a must if that animal is to remain serviceably sound for performance.
Read MorePosted by Les Sellnow | Jan 21, 2014 | Article, Breeding Planning, Mare Care, Working With a Veterinarian
There are a number of factors that must be weighed in making the decision on whether to breed a mare.
Read MorePosted by Les Sellnow | Dec 23, 2013 | Article, Foal Care and Problems, Horse Care, Mare Care and Problems, Transport Stress, Transportation
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.
Read MorePosted by Les Sellnow | Dec 21, 2013 | Arabian, Article, Breeding and Reproduction, Feeding Foals and Young Horses, Foal Care, Genetics, Quarter Horses, Standardbred, Thoroughbreds
There is no specific formula for estimating foals’ mature size that works in all instances.
Read MorePosted by Les Sellnow | Dec 10, 2013 | Article, Behavior, Breeding and Reproduction, Breeding Planning, Breeding Process, Mare Care and Problems
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.
Read MorePosted by Les Sellnow | Oct 24, 2013 | Article, Conformation Problems, Horse Care, Lower Limb, Other Conformation Topics, Splints
Learn about the splint bones, common problems, and treatments to alleviate those problems in horses.
Read MorePosted by Les Sellnow | Feb 1, 2011 | Article, Barns and Sheds, Buildings & Structures, Disaster Preparation, Emergency Planning, Farm and Barn, Feed Storage, Horse Care, Nutrition
No building is completely fireproof, but farm owners and managers can take certain steps to minimize the chances of a fire occurring.
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