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Keeping Horse Airways Healthy During Winter

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 17, 2019

Consider these tips to help protect your horse’s breathing zone and most effectively achieve optimal respiratory health this winter.

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.

Not Your Grandmother’s Bedding: Horse Bedding Alternatives

Diane E. Rice October 12, 2018

In search of a new type of bedding for your horse? Check out these different options.

Cleaning Horse Feed Buckets: When, How, and Why?

Clair Thunes, PhD August 27, 2018

Have you cleaned your horse’s feed bucket recently? Dr. Clair Thunes shares tips on when, why, and how often you should clean your horse’s buckets and feeders.

Fire Prevention: Are Fans Safe in a Horse Barn?

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD August 6, 2018

Dr. Rebecca Gimenez explains why using box fans in horse barns is dangerous.

Equipping Your Horse Barn With a Fire Extinguisher

Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD August 2, 2018

Dr. Rebecca Gimenez of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue explains how to select and learn to use a fire extinguisher for your horse barn.

Farm Tour: A Financially Feasible Horse Facility

The Horse Staff June 12, 2018

This carefully designed dressage boarding barn is chore-efficient and tidy. The details draw clients, save time, and help protect the environment.

Time-Saving Feeding Tips for Horse Owners

Alayne Blickle February 22, 2018

Here are a few ways to make feeding time more efficient without sacrificing your horse’s dietary balance.

Pay Close Attention to Nylon Halters, Leads During Post-Strangles Cleaning

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 17, 2018

A good wipe-down with sanitizing agent might work well on wood, concrete, and plastic, but nylon equipment is harder to properly disinfect, researchers found.

Poll Recap: Winter Water Sources for Horses

Jennifer Whittle January 16, 2018

Of the 838 respondents, 290 (35%) said they keep thawed water available to their horses in a stock tank or trough with a heating element.

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The Horse Staff December 30, 2017

Learn about horse coat colors, skin conditions, pasture weeds, parasites, horse properties, and more.

Putting the Tractor Before the Horse

Diane E. Rice November 29, 2017

Must-know info when buying a tractor for your horse property.

Which Horse Bedding Is Best?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA November 10, 2017

Scientists sought an answer but found there’s no perfect bedding for all situations. Each has benefits and drawbacks.

Food Enrichment Activities for Donkeys

Clair Thunes, PhD November 5, 2017

Is your donkey bored? Here are suggestions for adding entertaining food to your donkey’s environment.

Hidden Horse Farm Hazards

Alayne Blickle October 29, 2017

Are the stalls, fencing, and equipment on your horse property accidents waiting to happen? Download this free report for a list of potential hazards and solutions.