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Happy Birthday, Jo!
It’s been almost two years since I started watching my Thoroughbred broodmare, Exotic Blue, for signs of imminent foaling. A lot has happened since that
EHV Quarantine Lifted at Delaware Training Barn
Delaware state officials lifted the quarantine for one of the two barns connected to a fatal case of EHV-1.
Managing Joint Health
No Joint, No Horse. Should this be the new motto for 21st century horses? Joint injury, joint disease secondary to trauma or injury, and osteoarthritis (OA) are major
The Year-Round Hoof
How much attention do you give your horse’s feet? Many times it’s just the old
Older Horses: Respecting Our Elders
If your horse is already a senior, there’s no reason to turn him out to pasture. Here’s a seasonal look at some factors to consider for the care of your equine elder.
12 Months of Feeding Tips
Here’s how to roll with Mother Nature through the seasons, nutritionally speaking.
Internal Parasites
There are several major internal parasites of horses, and control is aimed at reducing their numbers at certain
Vaccination Yearly Planner
Immunizations are the cornerstone of disease prevention if given appropriately and in a timely manner.
Winter Ailments and Injuries
Neglecting to implement winter precautions can result in headaches for the owner and hardship for the horses.
Winter Whoas
The two Miniature Horses and the Miniature Donkey came trotting through the early morning gloom from the frozen field into the spotlight of the barn for their morning hay. As they got closer, I noticed they were moving … funny. Not the ha-ha
Saving a Starving Horse: Part 2
The second part in aseries on saving Freeway, a horse rescued from starvation and neglect by a passer-by.
Equine Ambulance Coming to Midwest Horse Fair
One of only 30 ambulances designed specifically for horses will be on display at the 2009 Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, Wisc., on April 17-19, 2009.
The equine ambulance, purchased by Morrie Waud, has special features to help stabiliz
Grassroots Effort Helps Feed Oregon Horses
Financially strapped horse owners in Central Oregon are getting help feeding their horses this winter thanks to a hay donation program established by a Bend couple. The program distributes bales of hay, either donated by individuals or purchased
Saving a Starving Horse: Part 1
She could’ve just kept driving. But instead of dismissing the idea of intervention as someone else’s sad
You Told Us: Favorite Happy News on TheHorse.com
A total of 700 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Which happy stories did you most enjoy on TheHorse.com this year?”
