As social animals, horses have a basic need to connect with others, and it is essential to their well-being and survival.
Some calming supplements for horses contain valerian, an herb thought to interact with brain chemicals. Here’s what science says—or doesn’t say—about valerian for calming horses.
A dappled coat might be a sign of optimum equine health and nutrition, but the reality is more complicated. One equine nutritionist offers advice on bringing out the bloom in your horse’s coat.
Does your horse break out into hives during stressful situations?
When feeding flaxseed to your horses, knowing the difference between whole seeds, ground seeds, and meal is important. Here’s why.
Learn about feed allergies in horses—including allergy testing—and what you can do to make sure your allergic horse gets the nutrition he needs.
Falls can cause physical and mental trauma for riders. While broken bones heal, emotional injuries might linger. Here’s help.
How long does it take for a horse to recover from a respiratory virus, such as equine influenza or herpesvirus (EHV)?
A senior gelding is urinating more frequently after alfalfa got added to his diet. Here are the possible reasons.
A new study provides evidence that human speech style can affect equine behavior and that pet-directed speech (aka “baby talk”) improves human-horse communication.
Our nutritionist helps resolve a debate between friends about whether a horse with poor hoof quality would benefit from a hoof supplement or a properly portioned ration balancer.
A barn owl family will consume nearly 2,000 mice or other rodents in just a couple of months. The good news for you is all it requires is the installation of a simple nest box—and the right habitat for their prey.
An equine nutritionist addresses the different types of salt available and how to pick the right one.
People sometimes assume that an individual horse prefers women over men. Let’s look at what the science says.
Grain or hay: Which is better to keep horses from losing weight during winter?
Beware of scammers looking to separate you from your hard-earned money.
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