Barn Equipment: Tractors, Trailers, Trucks, and Implements
If you have property with horses on it, you’ll need equipment to care for it; here’s a guide.
Blister Beetles in the Pacific Northwest
Horse owners in many parts of the United States already deal with concerns of blister beetles in alfalfa hay as part of their everyday regimen.
Vaccine Reactions
I have two horses aged 10 and 13. I have had both since age 2 and have vaccinated them every year. Do they still need these yearly vaccinations since they’ve had them every year since youth?
Managing Equine Foot Problems
The first step in managing an equine foot problem successfully is to attain an accurate diagnosis.
Equine Lameness Detection
Some veterinarians are adding a new tool to their lameness diagnosis arsenal
Challenges in Hydrating and Balancing Equine Electrolytes
Horses do not have the same drive to drink while competing as humans, one researcher explained.
Study Examines Safety and Efficacy of Strangles Vaccines
A research team evaluates the effectiveness and safety of strangles vaccines on ponies of different ages.
The Science Behind Equine Nutritional Supplements
Which equine nutritional supplements have the research to back up their claims?
Tips for Long Distance Hauling
Mitigate the stress of transporting horses over a long distance by understanding good trailering practices.
Toxin Topic: Landscaping Plants to Avoid
Owners often base plant choices in aesthetics, but toxicity should be considered when planting near horses.
Shedding Light on Strangles in Horses
Strangles is caused by a bacterium that gains access to the body through the nose or throat. Some affected horses suffer breathing obstruction due to enlarged lymph nodes that narrow the air passages–hence, the name strangles. For these reasons strangles causes considerable concern to horse owners and veterinarians. Containing the disease requires diligent biosecurity measures.
Farm Safety Tips
When you equip your farm or pay board for your horse’s living arrangements, investing in farm safety procedures can save a lot of expense and headache. Here are some tips to help you.
Researching Horse Boots
Research shows horse boots might not offer legs the protection we expect.
Patience and Long, Slow Distance Important for Conditioning Competition Horses
Horses on vacation since October or November, when the owner stopped riding, can’t be expected to perform the way they did in the fall. It’s important to get their cardiovascular systems as well as their bones, muscles and tendons back in shape before pushing them to their maximums. Vacations are great for relaxing and recharging, but in just a little more than three weeks at rest, a
Prepare Your Horse Trailer for Travel Season
Before the start of the summer travel season, it is critically important for horse owners to perform basic yet essential maintenance on their trailers.This will be time well spent because it will ensure that their trailers will be in optimal
Trailer Driving Tips
While most of us learn to drive a passenger vehicle through driver’s education, the majority of us learn to drive horse trailers through experience. When you consider how precious the cargo is, cutting our towing teeth at the “school of hard knocks
