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Transitioning Horses to Spring Pastures

Clair Thunes, PhD March 4, 2024

Abruptly putting a horse on pasture can lead to colic or laminitis. Here’s advice to help avoid health problems.

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Cost-Effective Horse Feeding

Heather Smith Thomas February 5, 2024

Find out how to design an affordable feeding program while still meeting your horse’s nutritional requirements.

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How to Test Horse Hay Moisture Levels

Alayne Blickle December 21, 2023

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

Tips for Preparing Your Horse Barn for Winter

Making Winter Manageable on Horse Farms

Alayne Blickle December 8, 2023

Don’t wait for the first snowflakes to prepare your horse property for the cold, dark, and wet months ahead.

Will Black Cherry Leaves Make My Horses Sick?

Clair Thunes, PhD November 20, 2023

Black cherry leaves are blowing into a horse pasture, and the owner is worried they will put her horses’ health at risk.

Protecting Your Horse From Poisonous Fall Leaves

Clair Thunes, PhD October 7, 2023

Is it okay for my horse to eat leaves that have fallen from trees in his pasture?

The Dangers of Foxtail in Your Horse’s Hay

Multiple Authors September 18, 2023

Signs your horse has eaten foxtail and how to mitigate it in your pastures.

The Benefits of Grazing Horses at Night

Alayne Blickle July 9, 2023

Grazing horses at night can help keep them at a healthy weight and reduce their sugar intake.

How to Manage Weedy Grass Species in Horse Pastures

Alayne Blickle May 5, 2023

Pasture maintenance is necessary for controlling weedy grass species that can be dangerous to horses.

Maximizing Turnout on Small Acreage

Alayne Blickle April 19, 2023

Here’s what you need to know about turnout location, fencing, footing, and enrichment for horses on smaller properties.

Controlling Dust on Horse Properties

Alayne Blickle November 2, 2022

Keep dust to a minimum in arenas, barns, and paddocks for both aesthetic and health reasons.

Reseeding Horse Pastures in the Fall

Clair Thunes, PhD October 27, 2022

Are cold-season or warm-season grasses best for horse pastures? Our equine nutritionist offers advice.

Fall Foresight: Seasonal Preventive Horse Care

Nancy S. Loving, DVM October 9, 2022

8 important tasks to check off your list before the colder weather arrives.

Transitioning Your Horse to Outdoor Living

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 7, 2022

Horses on all-day pasture have more opportunities than stalled horses to meet their ethological (behavioral) needs, researchers say. Here are some things to consider and tips for making the switch.

Equine Innovators: Does How You Manage Your Horse Farm Make Sense?

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director June 30, 2022

Dr. Steve Higgins of the University of Kentucky optimizes daily barn tasks for efficiency, cost savings, and environmental soundness.

How To Prevent Fescue Toxicosis in Broodmares

The Horse Staff January 19, 2022

Fescue toxicosis can cause pregnancy losses and reduced reproductive efficiency in mares. Learn more in this visual guide! Sponsored by Dechra Veterinary Products.