Latest News – The Horse
Feeding Weanlings
Feeding young horses is a serious business. If we underfeed, we risk problems stemming from malnutrition. If we overfeed, there is the risk of developmental orthopedic disease that can affect bones and joints. Somewhere in between the two
Ridin’ Fence
There are many options available today for horse owners when installing or redoing pen and pasture fencing. The first thought should be the safety of the horses. Sometimes a fencing makeover will mean tearing out all of the old fence and
Nine Steps to a Better Feed Room
The best, most convenient feed rooms are organized, accessible, and easy to keep clean. That’s important enough if you only have one or two horses, but once the numbers start increasing, these elements become imperative. Here are nine
Impaction Colic: Blocking the Way
Impaction colic is caused by a blockage that forms due to feed material obstruction in the large colon. Large colon impactions make up as much as 8-10% of all colic, but the cause in a large majority of the cases is not known.
Toning Up Rings
If your indoor or outdoor arena is less than you hoped it would be, join the club.
Safe Paths, Safe Plants
Some elements of an equestrian facility shouldn’t be taken for granted–solid fencing, sturdy shelter, and good arena footing among them. Then there are areas that sometimes get less attention than they deserve. Pathways around the farm often
Pasture Makeover
As the snow recedes and green starts to reappear in your pastures, do you see bare spots, or areas with too many weeds? Has your grass production diminished to the point that what used to be your main source of forage now is only a playground?
Living With Your Contractor
The scenario is everyone’s worst nightmare: Two men speaking a version of English you can’t understand roll in on the wrong day at the wrong time in a muddy, beat-up truck with an ancient backhoe leaking hydraulic fluid on
Barn Makeover: Gathering Storm or the End of the Rainbow?
Are you torn between undertaking a completely new structure or an extreme renovation of a building already on your property to use for housing horses? You might have what you need right there in front of you. With careful evaluation and planning
Farnam’s Endure Brand of Fly Repellent Now Comes in a Roll-on
Fly control on your horse’s face can be a tricky problem. Now Endure comes in a convenient, ready-to-use roll-on. Apply Endure Roll-on for Horses around the horse’s nose, eyes, ears, mouth, and also around wounds and other surface lesions to
Bloodhorse.com “Morning Line” Takes You Behind the Scenes at the Kentucky Derby
Beginning Monday, May 1, and running daily through Derby Day, Saturday, May 6, bloodhorse.com introduces Morning Line, a new feature designed to bring the horses, people, and places of
Minnesota Authorities Search for Suspects Who Mutilated Horse
Minneapolis and St. Paul’s WCCO TV reported online today that Minnesota authorities are searching for suspects in a case involving the mutilation of a Waseca, Minn.
Use Caution at Railroad Crossings
The Gimenezes studied more than 200 incidents involving horse trailers and noticed an inordinate number of accidents involving gooseneck horse trailers becoming stuck on railroad crossings. Almost all of these incidents resulted in losses
Affirmed Exhibition to Open Next Spring
Next spring, the International Museum of the Horse at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., will unveil a new, permanent exhibition featuring Triple Crown winner Affirmed. The exhibition is supported by a loan of Affirmed’s racing
USDF Educational Center Finds New Home at Kentucky Horse Park
Nearly 200 equine sport notables and enthusiasts, and state government dignitaries braved a rainy afternoon Friday (April 21) to join United States Dressage Federation (USDF) officials and staff in a ribbon cutting opening of the National
Buyers to be Surveyed on Mandatory Disclosure of Surgeries
Thousands of Thoroughbred buyers soon will be receiving surveys asking what they think about the mandatory disclosure of surgeries that cause permanent changes in the conformation of sale horses.
Distribution of the questionnaires was
