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Mud in horse turnouts can create topsoil erosion, increase soil compaction, and cause slip-and-fall injuries to horses. Here are options to reduce mud on your horse property.

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by Clair Thunes, PhD | Dec 28, 2021

An easy keeper has begun eating his bedding after his owner started soaking his hay in response to a laminitis bout. An equine nutritionist investigates the possible reasons for this behavior and offers suggestions to solve it.

Horse Poop as a Home Heating Source?

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Nov 14, 2021

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Smart Storage Around the Barn

by Diane E. Rice | Nov 12, 2021

Learn how to keep horses and humans safe by storing your supplies and equipment properly in this article from the November 2021 issue of The Horse.

Creating an Equine Airway-Friendly Environment

by Diane E. Rice | Nov 5, 2021

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The Ins and Outs of Temporary Horse Fencing

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by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Oct 4, 2021

Autumn is the time for preventive horse health care and winterizing equine facilities. Read about eight important tasks to check off your list in this article from the October 2021 issue of The Horse.

Barn Management Secrets

by Kayli Hanley | Sep 24, 2021

Whether you run a large facility for many horses or provide a home for one or two, we’ve compiled information geared toward helping improve your day-to-day barn life and operations.