Les Sellnow, Author at The Horse

Les Sellnow

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.

Winter Traction Devices for Horse Hooves

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.

Got Bots?

Posted 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.

Grooming Your Horse: Deep Down Clean

Posted 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.

Leg Conformation

Posted 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.

Should I Breed My Mare?

Posted 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.

Transporting Mares and Foals

Posted 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.

Growing Up: Estimating Adult Horse Size

Posted 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.

Pasture Breeding: Nature at Work

Posted 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.

What’s a Splint?

Posted 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.

Barn Fire Prevention

Posted 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.

Bandaging Do’s and Don’ts

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