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Smart Manure Management for Small Horse Farms

Alayne Blickle April 15, 2025

Find out how to manage and remove horse waste from your farm in a safe and effective way.

Sustainable Hay for Horses: Production and Sourcing Strategies

Alayne Blickle April 8, 2025

Sustainable hay production involves practices that protect the environment while yielding high-quality hay. Here’s how to grow or source sustainably produced hay.

The Pros and Cons of Tall Fescue

Debra Powell, PhD, PAS March 3, 2025

Discover why this common pasture grass is good for grazing but bad for broodmares.

Transitioning Your Horse to Outdoor Living

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA January 28, 2025

Horses on all-day pasture have more opportunities than stalled horses to meet their behavioral needs. Here’s what you need to consider.

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How to Test Horse Hay Moisture Levels

Alayne Blickle January 26, 2025

Moisture meters can help you determine when to bale and store your horses’ hay and can protect against barn or storage building fires.

A Quick List to Help Prepare Your Horses for Winter

Clair Thunes, PhD December 10, 2024

From nutrition considerations to preventing mud, it’s time to get ready for the long stretch of winter conditions.

Climate Change Impacts on Central Kentucky Horse Pastures

Equine Disease Quarterly October 28, 2024

Find out how climate change might affect your horse’s pasture in this U.S. region.

Parasite Control FAQs

Corie Traylor August 20, 2024

Two experts answer your questions about equine parasite control, deworming strategies, managing parasite resistance, and more.

Horse Hay Q&A

Alayne Blickle August 19, 2024

Is one grass hay variety more palatable than another? Should I feed my horse the first or second cutting of hay? Equine nutritionists answer these questions and more.

4 Toxic Plants Your Horse Should Not Eat

Page Mauk, DVM August 19, 2024

Learn about some of the common plants toxic to horses and their effects in this article from The Horse‘s Fall 2024 issue.

Plant Structure, Pasture Sugars, and Safer Grazing Practices

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc August 17, 2024

Choose safer times and grasses for your horses for turnout while safeguarding their feet from laminitis. Learn more in this article from The Horse‘s Summer 2024 issue.

Introducing a New Horse to the Herd

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 1, 2024

Follow these steps to safely and successfully add a new horse to an existing herd. Learn more in The Horse‘s 2024 Preventive Care issue.

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How Much Food and Water Do My Horses Need if I Evacuate?

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS June 8, 2024

Remember these tips on leaving food and water for horses should you need to evacuate without them during a disaster.

5 Ways to Keep Your Horse Pastures Healthy

Alayne Blickle April 30, 2024

These tips will help you cultivate pastures that support your horse’s health and reduce harmful runoff from your property.

Pasture Grass Sugar Levels: When Are They Lowest?

Clair Thunes, PhD April 29, 2024

Grass sugar content fluctuates with the time of day, season, and weather. Timing turnout for horses with EMS, IR, or a history of laminitis can help prevent problems.

4 Ways to Boost Soil Health on Horse Farms

Alayne Blickle April 22, 2024

Cultivating healthy soil in your horse’s pastures will help reduce weeds and improve pasture quality. These 4 tips can help you achieve healthy soil on your horse property.