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Are Christmas Decorations Poisonous to Horses?
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Dec 8, 2022
Find out what might happen if your horse eats that wreath hanging on his stall door.
Read MorePositive Reinforcement in Practice
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Nov 26, 2022
By focusing on positive training tools, vets can help horses see health interventions as less threatening. Learn more in this article from the November 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreSmart Storage Around the Barn
by Diane E. Rice | Nov 12, 2022
Learn how to keep horses and humans safe by storing your supplies and equipment properly.
Read MoreMinimizing Horse and Rider Risk Factors on Cross-Country
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 15, 2022
The cross-country phase of eventing comes with risk, but new research aims to keep horses and riders safer.
Read MoreTransitioning Your Horse to Outdoor Living
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Aug 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.
Read MoreHow to Restrain a Horse
by Equus | Aug 5, 2022
Luke Bass, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, explains how various restraint options work best.
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Horse Safe During the 4th of July
by Wendy Krebs, DVM | Jul 1, 2022
A veterinarian offers tips on how you can prepare in advance to keep your horse calm despite the noise and sight of festive fireworks.
Read MoreEquine Body Language: 7 Signs to Recognize
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 1, 2022
While each horse is different, here are some common behavioral signs that can help you tell if your horse is happy, sick, or painful, as well as keep you safe.
Read MoreResearcher: How Riders Fall Should Influence Helmet Design
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Dec 30, 2021
Standardized helmet tests measure the equipment’s reaction to hitting a steel anvil, but equestrians usually fall on softer, less rigid surfaces.
Read MoreThe Accident-Prone Horse
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Dec 8, 2021
Is your horse accident-prone? Our sources share how to manage these Bubble-Wrap-worthy equids and the best ways to avoid problems in the first place.
Read MoreHeated Water Trough Safety
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Nov 13, 2021
Are you using heated water buckets or troughs this winter? Stay safe with these tips.
Read MoreSurvey: Helmet Use Common, But Helmet Care Often Subpar
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Sep 16, 2021
A survey found riders’ helmets are often too old, well exceeding their manufacturer-stated expiration dates.
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