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NAHMS Equine Studies

The National Animal Health Monitoring Systems (NAHMS), a program within the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, conducts various animal health studies. NAHMS conducted specific studies of equine health and management during 1998 and

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The Giving Tree

You probably read it when you were young, or you’ve read it to your own children at some point, but there’s a wonderful story out there by Shel Silverstein called The Giving Tree. Originally published in 1964, the story is that of a young ma

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Oral Attacks

Q: We have an Arabian who, for some reason, has taken to chewing on the horse trailer when we are at a show. He has never done this before. He started gnawing on the fender. We tied him away from the fender, and he started chewing

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Defecation Behavior

Why do some horses at our barn poop in the same place every time, then some others seem to go anywhere?

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Wound TLC

Proper and prompt care for each type of wound can make a difference in healing.

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Barn Innovations

We’ve come a long way since the days of the simple tie stall and the humble hitching post. Necessity is the mother of invention, and through the years we’ve added stall mats, cross-ties, hay racks, and automatic waterers to the mix.

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Strength and Flexibility


There are a variety of ways to help your horse be stronger and less stiff.


For an avid horse person, little takes the breath away like watching an athletic

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Indiana to Regulate Steroids; Questions Raised

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission voted unanimously Sept. 27 to adopt regulations on use of anabolic steroids in racehorses developed by the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium and endorsed by the Association of Racing Commissioners

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Treating Irregular Heartbeats

Chances are you know someone with a heart murmur–you might even have one yourself. Usually it’s discovered at birth, and most often it’s nothing to worry about. The heart is fine; it just makes a sound associated with blood flow. The same can be

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HOOFix High Density Pad

The HOOFix High-Density Pad is a durable hoof pad that fits inside the HOOFix Emergency Boot to provide extra cushioning for horses with laminitis or sore feet. The high-density pad cushions and provides shock attenuation.

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Winding Down

Giving your horse a break from training can result in a healthier, happier horse–if you do it correctly.

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Rambo Luggage Range

The new Rambo Luggage Range is a collection designed for the needs of equestrians. The black and gold luggage is made from Jacquard fabric with nylon lining and offers features to transport clothing, boots, and tack.

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A Horse Industry




Ownership, stewardship, and the roles horses play in our lives.



Some of the dinner conversations we share with friends are typical, no matter your breed or discipline–good horses,

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New AQHA Fund to Benefit Equine Head Injury Research

 The American Quarter Horse Foundation recently announced the addition of a fund to support the research of critical injuries in horses to its equine research program. The fund was named in honor of Refrigerator, American Quarter Horse racing’

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