How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Newborn foals are easy targets for every kind of bacterium, virus, and other pathogenic organism. Here are some steps you can take to maximize your foal’s immunity from gestation to weaning.
University of Kentucky researcher and equine industry economist Dr. Jill Stowe gives a glimpse of how COVID-19 is impacting the horse world and looks at the financial challenges that lie ahead.
Public lands are managed by several local, state, and federal agencies, meaning rules and closures might vary, even within the same area. Find out if and where you can ride.
A veteran trail rider shares practical tips to keep yourself healthy and maintain social distancing while still enjoying time on your horse.
An Italian study found horses and dogs can play together, communicating their intentions of playing and reading and mimicking each other’s facial expressions.
The affected horse has met testing requirements, and no additional horses were infected.
Find tips to keep veterinarians and horse owners safe during the pandemic.
Learn about the clinical signs, diagnosis, and management of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in this visual guide.
The Clarke County horse is the state’s first case of 2020.
What’s the best way to keep two horses on a half-acre pasture? Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, says small pastures less than 1 acre are common and offers advice to keep them productive.
A listener asks how to make pastures safe for insulin resistant horses. Equine forage researcher Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, responds and shares the risks associated with allowing IR horses to graze.
Considering a switch? A nutritionist weighs the benefits and drawbacks of feeding horses pelleted hay.
Grooming gives you visual and tactile information about your horse’s health.
Researchers found that this selective NSAID reduces uterine inflammation while protecting follicular and gastrointestinal function in mares with persistent mating-induced endometritis.
Take a look inside Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital’s vet-recommended equine first-aid kit for minor wounds.
Spending time with our horses (when possible) and others (virtually) is critical as we all grieve the loss of normal.
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