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.
Some horses frequently pass gas while being ridden. Learn about the possible nutritional links between exercise and flatulent horses.
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. Here’s what we know about horses and empathy.
Rats and mice spread disease and ruin horse feed. Learn how to reduce populations in your barn.
Learn what author and horse trainer Tik Maynard hopes to find under his tree this year.
Do you need a last-minute gift for the horse lover in your life? Pick up or send one of these horse-person-approved books.
An equine nutritionist explains the difference between international units (IU) and milligrams (mg) and how to make sure your horse is getting enough vitamin E.
Omega-3 fatty acids offer horses health benefits, but are fish sources okay for horses to eat?
Are you confused about nutraceuticals in your horse’s diet? Learn more from our equine nutrition expert.
While nutritionists working with ruminants tend to focus on the nutrient content of feeds on a dry matter basis, in equine nutrition we mostly focus on the as-fed value of nutrients.
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