In recent months, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and The Denver Post have reported on the apparent increase in the number of unwanted, neglected, or
Fixing pre-existing pasture erosion will probably entail a visit by a county extension agent or a pasture management consultant. Options would be to reduce the number of horses, lime and fertilize, or, in cases of major deterioration, to start over.
Thin body condition of a horse might represent true “weight loss,” or, more likely, it might be secondary to inadequate calorie intake over a period of time. The identification of a thin horse is usually not difficult–the horse’s owner, stable
Veterinarians who attended presentations at the event came away with 18 hours of continuing education credit and new knowledge of current topics in equine reproduction and lameness.
Q: I own a Lusitano stallion that has been stabled at the same barn for four years. Within the past four to six months, he has shown increasingly aggressive displays toward two stallions that walk in front of his stall. He kicks an
When traveling with horses, it’s important to make sure they stay safe and healthy during their trip, and they don’t bring
Providing a complete diet for your horse does not have to be time-consuming or expensive.
An attorney specializing in estate planning says now is a good time for horsemen and others to establish tax-friendly programs that pass along assets to descendants–but warned that time was of the essence in organizing such efforts.
With scores of oral joint health supplements on the market, how do horse owners know which to buy? This article examines the current state of the equine nutritional supplement industry, and it presents a seven-step “ACCLAIM” approach for horse owners.
Horses evolved to eat a lot of fiber, spending up to 17 hours a day grazing various forage plants. But not all fiber is created equal, especially when it comes to hay.
Hay carries a few challenges compared to living forages. One, compared t
Our wish is that you live somewhere that has plentiful pasture, inexpensive hay, and easily obtained
Big Brown’s all in and so is the filly Eight Belles, a perfect combination for an intriguing 134th Kentucky Derby.
Unbeaten in three career starts, Florida Derby winner Big Brown was stamped the 3-1 favorite for Saturday’s 1 1/4-mile Derby
Controlling the flies around you and your horses is very important, not just because of the irritating bites, but
A judge yesterday dismissed the felony animal torture charges leveled against two Grass Lake, Mich., men in a case that began more than one year ago.
According to attorney Ronald J. Fabian, who represents defendant Matt Mercier in the case,
Good management is as important as good products when caring for your horse’s coat, mane, and tail.
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