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Keeping Water Troughs Thawed With or Without a Heater
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jan 9, 2021
Our equine nutritionist offers tips and asks for your input on dealing with ice in horse watering tanks.
Read MoreRecipes for Success: Formulating Equine Diets
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Dec 14, 2020
Does your horse need a dollop, dab, pinch, or peck? Learn to formulate a diet based on your horse’s age, body condition, and health status.
Read More7 Dietary Deficiencies in Horses
by Chelsie J. Huseman, MS, PhD | Nov 23, 2020
Providing a balanced diet that meets your horse’s nutritional needs and being aware of possible shortcomings are vital for his care. Read about seven aspects of your horse’s diet that might not be up to par in this excerpt from the November 2020 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreDose Your Horse Like a Pro
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Oct 27, 2020
From antibiotics and anti-inflammatory tablets to anti-ulcer pastes and deworming medications, we ask our horses to consume a variety of products. Read Dr. Nancy Loving’s top tips and tricks for medicating your horse.
Read MoreAt a Glance: The Good Drink: Keeping Horses Hydrated
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 12, 2020
To ensure your horse stays hydrated, provide him with fresh, clean, clear water at appropriate drinking temperatures. Here’s how. Sponsored by Drinking Post.
Read MoreGetting to Know Your New Horse
by Erica Larson | Sep 30, 2020
Learn about your horse’s health, behavior, and personality as you acclimate him to a new home, diet, and herd.
Read MoreBringing Your Horse Home
by Diane E. Rice | Sep 13, 2020
Before you bring a horse home, there’s a host of things to prepare and much to consider. Our sources share their recommendations for owners making the transition to at-home horse care.
Read MoreTransitioning Your Horse to Outdoor Living
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Sep 11, 2020
Horses on all-day pasture have more opportunities than stalled horses to meet their ethological (behavioral) needs, researchers say. Read about care considerations and tips for making the switch in this article excerpt from the September 2020 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreSafe and Smart Horse Camping
by Alayne Blickle | Aug 8, 2020
Camping is all about simplicity and going back to nature, but adding horses to the picture means you must make many more considerations. Our sources shared their top tips for getting ready to go horse camping.
Read MoreHandling the Heat
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Aug 6, 2020
Learn how your horse’s internal thermostat works in extreme heat and ways to keep him cool in this article excerpt from the August 2020 issue of The Horse.
Read MorePractical Electrolyte Use in Horses
by Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA | Jul 27, 2020
Electrolytes play an important role in hydration and cellular function in horses. Learn more about electrolytes, when you might need to supplement them, and what research has shown about how they affect performance horses.
Read MoreTying Up and Hydration: How to Get a Horse to Drink
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jul 13, 2020
A reader’s horse who doesn’t like to drink when traveling recently tied up while running cross-country at an event. Our nutritionist offers advice to get the horse to hydrate in the future.
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