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KEEP Names New Executive Director

The Kentucky Equine Education Project has named Patrick Neely as its new executive director.


Neely, a University of Louisville undergrad and graduate of Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, previously served as campaign

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Hay for the Laminitic Horse

Is there a particular type of grass hay that is better than others for maintenance diet for a laminitic horse?

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Drought Grips Areas of the United States

Drought and excessive heat could strain the nation’s agricultural industry. From Florida to California farmers and ranchers have already felt the effects in decreased hay production and waning grazing pastures.


“A big concern right now i

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Horse Owners’ Needs Still Urgent after Katrina and Rita

It’s a common trend–people don’t break out the checkbooks months after a disaster event as readily as they do immediately after the crisis. Time passes, other calamities arise, and well-meaning donors change their focus. The salty water drowned

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Growing Grass After the Hurricanes

Will grass re-establish in Gulf Coast area pastures that were covered in murky, salty, or contaminated floodwaters for several weeks in September? That is a question agronomy researchers at Louisiana State University (LSU) aim to answer in the

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Analyzing Forages

We all know a horse’s primary food is pasture grass and/or hay (forage). The quality of the forage is, thus, a major factor affecting his health. Do you know if your horse’s forage meets his needs? Truly, most of us don’t–but we should.

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Dangerous Strangles

Strangles has a low mortality rate (2.6%), but it is highly contagious and spreads rapidly.

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Afleet Alex Progressing; BC Classic Questionable

Trainer Tim Ritchey said Tuesday that Preakness and Belmont (both gr. I) winner Afleet Alex’s fracture is healing nicely, but with an extra week of walking prescribed, there is a question whether the colt can make the Oct. 29 Breeders’ Cup

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Choosing Feeders: Rack ‘Em Up

There are so many types of hay racks, mangers, and feed bins available, how do you know the best one to choose? What factors should you consider? Read on for tips on picking the right feeder for your horse’s needs.

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Whisper Syndrome Update: Titer Results Inconclusive

A treating vet in Virginia still isn’t sure what made three of his clients’ horses sick this spring while generating widespread concern on an Internet message board as “Whisper Syndrome” (for background information, see

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“Whisper Syndrome” Update

A treating veterinarian in southwestern Virginia still isn’t sure what made three of his clients’ horses sick this spring while generating widespread concern on an Internet message board. Titer results searching for a definitive diagnosis or

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Feeding in Winter

A horse’s nutrient requirements increase with cold weather; he needs more calories to generate heat to keep warm.

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Readers Expect Feed; Are Hay Preservatives Safe for Horses

Buying Better Hay — Stacks of Decisions

The quality of hay is important to maintaining proper digestion. Quality hay contains nothing harmful (dust, mold, weeds, or foreign objects), provides the necessary nutrients for the horse consuming it, and is palatable.

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