Carbohydrates Defined
Carbohydrates are the main source of dietary energy for horses and are important for fast, quick-burning power.
Fat in the Equine Diet
Fat is an energy powerhouse that is a horse’s most abundant energy source.
On the Road Again: Horse Respiratory Health in the Trailer
Ammonia exposure during transport can have negative effects on the respiratory system. Here’s how to control it.
What is Protein?
Take a look at protein and its role in the equine diet.
How to Disinfect Your Farm
You know cleaning and disinfecting exposed surfaces helps prevent disease spread, but what’s the best way to do it?
Farriers Discuss What Shoe Wear Reveals
A roundtable at the International Hoof Care Summit covered shoe wear and what it indicates about the horse.
Horse Hoof Health and Nutrition: Balance is Key
Nutrition affects your horse’s hooves, but balance is essential for hoof health.
Soft Tissue Injuries of the Western Performance Horse’s Foot
Veterinarians discuss how they diagnose and treat injuries to the collateral ligament, DDFT, navicular bursa, and more.
Cold Weather Horse Colic
With cold weather comes complicating factors that could increase horses’ colic risk.
Making it Legal: Equine Lease, Sales, and Boarding Contracts
Getting any horse agreement in writing can help you avoid a trip to court. Here’s what you should know.
Minimizing Laminitis Risk in EMS Horses
Take steps to reduce the risk of laminitis development, such as combating obesity and reducing pasture and NSC intake.
Equine Rehab Therapies: How Do They Work?
A look at noninvasive high-tech therapies–from lasers to ceramic-thread blankets–and how they might help horses heal.
Breaking Down Equine Body Condition
Assess your horse’s body condition regularly so you can adjust his diet accordingly and identify potential problems.
10 Early Warning Signs of Laminitis
Your horse’s best chance of overcoming this hoof disease might lie in your ability to catch it early.
The Tolerable Club Foot
Is it worth taking a chance on a horse with a “clubby” foot, and how can you manage one to keep him sound?
Strategies for Feeding the Mixed Herd
You can’t just toss your equine athletes, seniors, youngsters, and retirees the same feed and call it a day.
