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Joint Health Matters: Top Therapies for a Successful Season
The Abscess Ruptured, But My Horse is Still Lame. Now What?
Understanding Horse Aggression
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Health Conditions to Consider When Trying a Horse

Katie Navarra September 25, 2024

Work with your veterinarian and watch for signs of these 5 health conditions when you’re trying a horse to buy.

Study Reveals Areas for Improvement in Practice Management

How Can Horse Owners Prepare for Veterinary Expenses?

Haylie Kerstetter September 13, 2024

Dr. Wendy Krebs shares tips on planning for routine and emergency equine veterinary bills and how horse owners can protect themselves against rising veterinary care costs.

Selling My Horse; South Carolina Horse Sales; Poll Recap: Farm and Liability Insurance

Why Are Horse-Related Expenses on the Rise?

Haylie Kerstetter September 11, 2024

Dr. Jorge Colón explains what expenses horse owners can expect and why they are continuously increasing.

Horse Boarding Barn Best Practices

Alayne Blickle May 10, 2020

Two boarding barn operators offer practical management tips for individuals who run (or plan to someday run) boarding businesses.

How to Inventory and Insure Your Horse Tack

Pat Raia April 11, 2019

Tack and other horse supplies aren’t cheap, but there are ways to protect your investments. Insurance agents familiar with the horse industry share their tips.

horse herd heirarchy; horse farm sitting; Equine Farm-Sitting Peace of Mind

Horse Farm-Sitting Peace of Mind

Rachel Kosmal McCart March 5, 2019

What should be included in a liability contract for farm sitters?

What's Your Equine Colic Contingency Plan?

What’s Your Horse Colic Contingency Plan?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 24, 2018

Being well-prepared for colic could mean the difference between life and death for your horse. Here’s what you need to know.

Equine Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Pat Raia December 17, 2018

The owner of a Rhode Island equine insurance agency has pleaded guilty to defrauding customers, insurance companies, and finance companies of more than $1 million.

Making the Most of Small Horse Properties

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA May 27, 2018

By adopting key planning and management strategies, owners can keep horses successfully on small properties. Learn about zoning regulations, manure management, insect control, insurance, and more in this free report!