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Safe Travel in Winter

Charlene Strickland January 23, 2016

With proper planning for winter trailering, you can keep your horses (and yourself) safe and healthy.

Poll Recap: Horse Hauling Options

Jennifer Whittle September 22, 2015

The majority of poll respondents (74%) said they own their own horse trailer.

On the Move With Your Horse

Lindsay Keller September 17, 2015

Before you hit the asphalt trail, consider these expert tips to make sure your horse arrives healthy and happy.

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The Horse Staff July 6, 2015

The research team is collecting information on equine transport practices and transport-related illnesses.

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Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS May 14, 2015

A Facebook fan asks for help with his horse, who’s become a reluctant unloader.

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Erica Larson May 13, 2015

Don’t wait until disaster is on your doorstep to find a place to take your horses when evacuating. Remember these tips.

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Jennifer Whittle May 12, 2015

Of the 674 respondents, 167 (25%) said they plan to travel more than 200 miles from their barn this summer.

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Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS April 16, 2015

An equine behavior expert offers training tips for making trailer loading drama free.

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Rebecca Gimenez Husted, PhD April 1, 2015

Our equine emergency safety blogger offers tips to ensure your horse trailer is fit for the road.

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Pat Raia March 31, 2015

The bill stems from a deadly 2007 incident involving the crash of a double-decker trailer carrying Belgian draft horses.

Shipping Horses Long Distances

Kristen Slater, DVM February 16, 2015

Consider these factors when transporting horses afar, be it to a show or a new home.

Are You Crash-Ready?

Diane E. Rice January 19, 2015

Here’s what to do if you have a horse-hauling accident and how to avoid a wreck in the first place.

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Lisa Kemp November 21, 2014

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The Horse Staff August 27, 2014

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Joan Norton, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM February 3, 2014

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