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How to Handle Horse Trailering Emergencies

Erica Larson September 21, 2024

Knowing what to do—and what not to do—in a horse transport incident can mean the difference between a positive outcome and tragic ending.

Science-Based Foal Weaning Strategies

Diane E. Rice August 15, 2024

As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine methods based on research.

Hauling Horses in Hot Weather

Haylie Kerstetter July 13, 2024

Discover how to help your horse stay cool on the trailer this summer and what to do if he overheats in this article from The Horse‘s Summer 2024 issue.

Handling the Head-Shy Horse

Katie Navarra July 4, 2024

Determine why a horse is head shy, and then use learning theory principles to reverse the behavior.

Low-Stress Horse Husbandry

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA July 2, 2024

From reinforcing behaviors to reading facial expressions, adopting welfare-friendly handling practices can improve equine well-being and human safety.

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.

Troubleshooting Horse Trailer Loading: One Step at a Time

Sarah Evers Conrad March 2, 2024

Consider these 4 behavior-science-based approaches to help your horse load safely.

Positive Reinforcement in Practice

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 1, 2023

By focusing on positive training tools, vets can help horses see health interventions as less threatening.

Shake Off the Winter Doldrums and Get Back in the Saddle

Is My Neurologic Horse Safe to Ride?

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director October 4, 2023

The decision about riding horses recovering from EPM and other diseases, one vet says, involves balancing rider safety, liability concerns, and animal welfare.

The Accident-Prone Horse

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 18, 2023

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.

6 Horse Farm Safety Tips

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 9, 2023

The president of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue offers her tips for keeping your horses safer.

Introducing an Aggressive Horse in a New Herd

Tanja Bornmann April 7, 2023

Introducing a horse to a new herd can be stressful, but with careful planning horses can live happily with their pasturemates.

Are Christmas Decorations Poisonous to Horses?

Clair Thunes, PhD December 8, 2022

Find out what might happen if your horse eats that wreath hanging on his stall door.

Smart Storage Around the Barn

Diane E. Rice November 12, 2022

Learn how to keep horses and humans safe by storing your supplies and equipment properly.

Minimizing Horse and Rider Risk Factors on Cross-Country

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA October 15, 2022

The cross-country phase of eventing comes with risk, but new research aims to keep horses and riders safer.

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.