My pony started tossing his head and cribbing at about the same time. The head tossing has increased to the point of not being able to ride him. He has never had any problems before. What would cause him to do this?
Working with horses can be very rewarding, but before deciding your level of involvement, it is important to plan a realistic long-term budget for time and finances.
Recently, scientists have discovered that osteolysis (dissolving of bone) of the distal phalanx (coffin bone) is an early sign of laminitis development.
Recent work demonstrates that endophyte-infected fescue can cause vasoconstriction in the legs and reduced blood flow to reproductive organs in mares.
Mud prevention requires long-range planning and a balance between managing horses and managing pastures.
Researchers evaluated the effect of shipping mares’ oocytes (egg cells) on eventual fertilization rate.
Your horse has a hoof abscess, bruise, puncture, or something else wrong with his foot. Should you call the veterinarian or farrier?
Recent research results suggest horses react differently to sweet tastes compared to bitter ones.
In March, researchers will launch a second study on the effectiveness of Equine Guided Leadership Education, a process of using horses to teach emotional intelligence and leadership competencies to nurse leaders.
What weeds can you expect in pastures in 2014? The same ones that occurred in previous years will likely grow and thrive this year as well.
The workshop for government, veterinary, and animal health experts focuses on international horse movement.
Midge Leitch, VMD, Dipl ACVS, has died after a long battle with cancer. She was 67 years old.
Of the 991 respondents, 26% said they’d reduce their horses’ turnout time to reduce spring pasture intake.
Two barns at Parx Racing have been quarantined after a horse tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
Seventeen horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being seized from two properties earlier this month.
I’ve rarely had to battle the elements in order to ride during the winter. For the first 22 years of my life, both my horses
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