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Protect Your Horse From Vesicular Stomatitis

Diane E. Rice July 7, 2020

Researchers investigated how you can best protect your horses from contracting the vesicular stomatitis virus. Here’s what they found.

Mosquito Control Tips for Horse Owners

Liza Holland June 11, 2020

Mosquitoes are more than just an annoyance: They’re a disease threat. Safeguard your animals (and you).

mud management; Creating Hardened Surfaces in Horses' High-Traffic Areas

Treating High Traffic Areas on Horse Properties

Alayne Blickle April 11, 2020

Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle offers advice for limiting mud around gates, troughs, and on walkways.

Infographic: How Ammonia Impacts Your Horse

The Horse Staff April 10, 2020

Have you walked into a barn and smelled a pungent, burning odor? That’s ammonia, and it’s hurting your horse.

Use Caution when Fertilizing with Raw Horse Manure

Does Horse Manure Make Safe Compost?

Betsy Lynch April 10, 2020

Do horse feeds made of products treated with herbicides and pesticides create contaminated compost that threatens the health of future gardens? Can deworming your horses then composting their manure lead to drug residue in your pile? Find out how to make the most of your horse’s manure.

Product Review: Sweet PDZ Stall Refresher

Jennifer Whittle March 20, 2020

Is the pungent smell of ammonia taking over your horse barn? Try a stall deodorizer or refresher.

Messy Gelding vs. Tidy Gelding

Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS February 29, 2020

An equine behavior expert addresses a question about two geldings with very different poop patterns.

5 Common Things You Won’t Find in a Horse Vet’s Barn

Katie Navarra February 7, 2020

We often think our horses are safe when tucked in the barn … but think again. Here, veterinarians share common causes of equine injuries that lurk in most barns.

Take the Winter Solstice Chore Efficiency Test

Alayne Blickle December 21, 2019

Can you pass Alayne’s test? Get advice for winterizing and making your horse property chore-efficient.

Quarantine Released on First Remington Park Racetrack Barn

Edited Press Release December 10, 2019

The second of two barns remains under quarantine due to confirmed EHV- cases.

Considerations for Selecting Horse Bedding Materials

Alayne Blickle December 5, 2019

Choosing bedding that’s right for your horses depends on several factors. Here’s what to keep in mind.

Initial Results From UK Indoor Horse Arena Survey Released

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment November 21, 2019

The survey asked owners, managers, and riders about arena construction characteristics, air quality, arena footing, and associated health outcomes in horses and humans.

The Science Behind Equine Boots and Bandages

Footing Surfaces and Loading on Equine Legs

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA November 13, 2019

Canadian researchers shared the results of their footing and force studies at an international conference. One looked at limb loading force, while the other investigated the impact of footing firmness and horse size.

The Trouble With Mud

Heather Smith Thomas November 8, 2019

When the going gets muddy, the muddy get hoof problems. Here’s what to watch for in your horses.

Natural Disasters: Do You Have a Plan for Your Horse?

Michelle Anderson October 14, 2019

Surviving natural disasters becomes even more complicated when you’re responsible for horses and other animals. Emergency planning expert Rebecca Gimenez-Husted, PhD, literally wrote the book on Technical Large Animal Rescue, and she joins us for an hour to answer your disaster-planning questions and offer advice that could save your and your horses’ lives.