The Horse’s Top Articles of 2015
The Horse Staff
December 24, 2015
Readers learned about a variety of topics from sweat marks under saddles and laminitis to beet pulp and hoof cracks.
Readers learned about a variety of topics from sweat marks under saddles and laminitis to beet pulp and hoof cracks.
There is an endless list of problems associated with obesity in horses. It is far more dangerous to have an obese horse than an underweight horse, and the problems are much longer lasting.
From managing joint health to nutrition and dental issues, learn how to help your old horse conquer the cold.
My 25-year-old Thoroughbred has had trouble keeping weight on after a stroke. How can I help him?
Current treatment options can be successful but only with sufficient veterinary support and advice, researchers found.
Take-homes on racehorse welfare, obseity, euthanasia, horse keeping and training, and more.
Growing horses require specific nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to aid in proper development.
From monitoring his body condition to keeping his joints moving, here’s how to get your old horse ready for winter.
Find out how to ensure your senior horses stay healthy all through their golden years.
Changes in Finnhorse mares’ body weight and condition and in gene expression did not appear to evoke insulin resistance.
Researchers found that dominant horses seem to be have higher body condition scores than their less-dominant herdmates.
Obesity is not just a cosmetic issue. It’s a health issue. Learn how to modify your horse’s diet to help him slim down.
Owner-managed weight loss in horses with EMS reduced both insulin resistance and susceptibility to laminitis.
Learn how to determine if your horse is underweight and what feeding options are available for hard keepers.
The symposium featured research on equine nutrition, exercise physiology, reproduction, management, and more.
Readers said they are most concerned about senior horses’ nutrition, followed by their joint and soft tissue health.
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