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As the Sperm Turns
Fertilization is the beginning of a new
Impending Arrival
Determining when a mare will foal is art and science, but there are tests to help you pinpoint the due date.
Managing Mules
More people today are turning to mules to take advantage of the temperament and work ethic of these horse/donkey crosses.
Premium or Economy Feed
When evaluating a feeding program it is vital to know how to calculate cost per head per day.
A Need for Compounding
Compounding, by definition, is tailor-made preparation of a dru
Endurance Horse Missing in Arizona
A search party is combing the desert around Arizona’s McDowell Mountain Park, after a 7-year-old grey Arabian horse competing in an endurance event lost his rider and disappeared, according to Phoenix television station
Hate Shopping? Sponsor a Barn Buddy Instead
The holiday shopping season is quickly approaching and finding that perfect gift for those who have everything is always a challenge. The Humane Society of Missouri has just the solution–sponsorship of a Barn Buddy.
Barn Buddies are animal
Olympic Horse Dies After Fall at Indoor Event
Call Again Cavalier, a horse ridden by Britain’s Mary King, was euthanized yesterday after he fell during the inaugural Express Eventing International Cup,
Sale of Interest in Curlin Rejected
A Kentucky state judge has denied the private bid by majority owner Stonestreet Stables for the minority interest in reigning Horse of the Year Curlin, ordering the pertinent parties to work out their differences on their own.
Franklin
Ireland’s Miniature Horses to Get Official Studbook, Passports
The owners of Ireland’s smallest equines have big cause for celebration, as that country’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food last week officially recognized the Miniature Horse and Pony Society of Ireland (MHPSI). As a result, the
New Feature: Save Your Favorite TheHorse.com Articles
Now where did I put that donkey story …?
Finding your favorite articles can be difficult when you have to search through more than 13,100 items, but now registered users of TheHorse.com will be able to save their favorite articles with on
Feeding Horses When Temperatures Drop
Winter presents a challenge to horse owners when it comes to feeding their horses. Low temperatures, harsh winds and rain, snow, and ice all contribute to the increasing nutrient requirements a horse has to keep themselves warm and maintain their
Retiring Record-Setter Curlin Honored At Churchill
Horse of the Year Curlin closed out his record-setting career at Churchill Downs Nov. 29, as he was paraded in front of fans on the final day of the track?s Fall Meet.
The 4-year-old colt, whose career earnings of $10.5 million set a
Foal Weight Partially Dependent on Parity in New Study
Australian researchers based at Coolmore Stud in New South Wales, Australia, reported in a new study that placental weight and parity (number of foals a mare has had) are positively associated with foal weight. In contrast, neither
FEI Classifies Capsaicin as Doping, Not Medication
If the drug capsaicin is found in any future samples from equine atheletes in International Equestrian Federation (FEI)-sanctioned events, the results will be treated as doping, not medication, according to veterinary committee chairman John
Help Equine Rescues Win Cash and Feed More Horses
Do you want to help a horse rescue win prize money in your state? Or even feed more hungry horses? You can by helping shelters receive grants through
