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Equine nutritionists and veterinarians agree: Forage should be the cornerstone of the equine diet. Our experts answered your questions about hay, beet pulp, alfalfa, pellets, and more. Discover what they had to say! Sponsored by Standlee Premium Western Forage.
Mosquitoes are more than just an annoyance: They’re a disease threat. Safeguard your animals (and you).
Some horses turn into Houdini the second a grazing muzzle goes on. Get tips to ensure this important tool for managing weight gain stays in place.
Trail riding season is in full swing, and our sources answered 17 questions about keeping your horse sound and healthy.
Discover options to help protect your horses from mosquitoes and other flying insects.
Buying a horse is a lot like buying a used car. Both take research, experience, and smart buying strategies. Use this guide, developed by equine legal experts, to prepare.
Researchers found that owners of horses with severe asthma struggle to implement recommendations for a dust-free equine environment.
Flies on farms and ranches can be extremely annoying for all who encounter them. While it’s not possible to create an entirely fly-free environment, you can take steps to help reduce and manage their numbers.
Two boarding barn operators offer practical management tips for individuals who run (or plan to someday run) boarding businesses.
A team from Norway conducted a series of studies on coat type, body-clipping, and metal shoes to understand how and where horses lose body heat.
Without a doubt, horses are hard on pastures. Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, of the University of Minnesota, offers tips on helping an overgrazed pasture recover.
Necessary closures to curb the spread of COVID-19 upended many of our routines and interactions. Here’s a look at how one horse owner is coping.
Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, of the University of Minnesota, explains when to mow a horse pasture and how long to let them grow.
Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, of the University of Minnesota, explains the steps involved in turning newly cleared property into a productive horse pasture.
What’s the best way to keep two horses on a half-acre pasture? Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, says small pastures less than 1 acre are common and offers advice to keep them productive.
A listener asks how to make pastures safe for insulin resistant horses. Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, responds and shares the risks associated with allowing IR horses to graze.
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