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What’s in Your Horse’s Water?

Pat Raia February 5, 2024

Water is an essential nutrient for horses. Find out why it’s important to keep your horses’ water sources clean and explore common challenges horse owners face.

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Keeping Water Troughs Thawed With or Without a Heater

Clair Thunes, PhD December 19, 2023

One equine nutritionist offers tips and asks for your input on dealing with ice in horse watering tanks.

Effects of Hay Feeders on Horse Behavior and Time Budget

Haylie Kerstetter July 4, 2023

Researchers have determined that limiting horses’ access to hay might make them more likely to engage in abnormal and aggressive behaviors.

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.

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.

The Ins and Outs of Temporary Horse Fencing

Alayne Blickle October 10, 2021

This portable and cost-effective barrier comes in handy when managing pastures, traveling with horses, and more.

Fixing an Overgrazed Horse Pasture

Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS May 8, 2020

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.

Mowing Horse Pastures to Keep Them Healthy

Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS April 25, 2020

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.

Help Your Horse Weather Winter

Diane E. Rice December 3, 2018

Remember these 3 simple things to help your horse maintain his weight and health this winter.

Utilizing Cost-Share Programs on Horse Farms

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment October 27, 2018

Cost-sharing programs can cover 50% to 90% of the actual costs, allowing horse owners to invest in farm improvements that might otherwise be out of their budget.