Other equids aren’t the only animals that can transmit disease to our horses: Birds, bugs, and other creatures can also carry diseases that can affect horses. What’s one way to reduce the number of animals in our barns? Careful feed and hay storage.
Charles Wilhelm, of Castro Valley, Calif., explains more about how training with tarps can help desensitize spooky and timid horses.
Halters are used for leading, tying, and handling horses when you’re not riding. Learn the basic options you have for outfitting your horse in a halter.
To collect the best horse-grooming secrets, we went to the experts: You! Here are some of our favorite grooming tips and tools from our Facebook fans.
We asked our fans to submit photos of their hairiest horses in a recent photo contest. Here are a few of our favorite entries, in no particular order, including a few from our international fans.
Download and print these feed and turnout information cards for your horse’s stall or barn!
Respiratory-related health conditions are the second leading cause of poor performance in athletic horses. Learn more about equine respiratory health with this easy-to-follow visual guide.
In honor of reaching 100,000 fans on Facebook, TheHorse.com is encouraging members of its online community to participate in an effort to volunteer 100,000 minutes of service to the equine industry.
Spring is a great time to schedule a veterinary visit and create a vaccination plan for your horse. Get the most out of your horse’s annual wellness exam with help from our experts.
In-depth coverage of presentations from the 2013 AAEP Convention in Nashville, Tenn.
March is national nutrition month. And good nutritional practices aren’t just important for humans–they’re also critical for keeping our horses healthy. Here’s some important equine nutrition information owners should know and understand.
The University of Maryland (UMD) Extension will host a day-long seminars on horse pasture management on April 12 at Bay Point Equestrian Center in Berlin, Md.
Your horse needs water when he travels, but some water sources could harbor infectious disease. Here’s how to minimize your horse’s risk of contracting disease via water sources.
Rhodococcus equi is a serious infectious disease that can cause pneumonia in foals. Learn how to protect your herd of youngsters in this information-packed visual guide.
Owners face a sometimes overwhelming amount of options when it comes to supplementing horses for joint health. Learn about equine joint supplement ingredients, research, and what might help your horse in our easy-to-follow visual guide.
How do you keep your horses’ water in liquid form during the winter? Readers share their tips for keeping horses’ water thawed during freezing temperatures.
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