Horizon Structures Presents Series: Driving Home Your Best New Horse Barn Deal

A center aisle barn is a popular design choice but it doesn’t have to be a high-profile design since a low-profile barn will do the same job at much less expense, if you don’t have need of a loft space.

Horse Insurance Premiums Moving Upward

The price of horse insurance has been going up everywhere, but in Great Britain, customers with one of the country's leading equine insurers are demanding an explanation for sharp increases in their premiums this year.

Disaster Relief Available to Horse Farmers

Horse farm owners should be aware that disaster assistance is available from several government organizations. The Farm Service Agency, or FSA, has several long-running programs intended to help all agricultural producers after natural disasters. All coun

Research Shows Topical Aciclovir Application Eradicates Sarcoids

Based on the anecdotally reported eradication of a sarcoid using aciclovir cream, the curative potential of this ointment was investigated in 22 sarcoid-affected horses referred to the Equine Clinic Tillysburg, Austria, between 2006 and 2009.

Research Shows Value of MRI Diagnostics in Foals with Septic Arthritis

Equine Senses and How They Relate to Behavior

Learn how your horse's behavior is determined by what he see, hears, smells, and feels, and the part you play in affecting your horses responses to its world.

The Top 5 Non-human Companions for Your Horse

Learn why your horse needs companionship and which animals make good non-human buddies to help keep your horse occupied and comfortable when you cannot be there 24/7.

Equine Gastric Ulcers: What Horse Professionals Should Know

Endoscopic studies of horses in training have shown that up to 90% of horses stabled at race barns have stomach ulcers, and at least 60% of horses in other competitive disciplines have ulcers.

Equine Disease Communication Center Updates for Early October 2018

Infectious disease outbreaks have a lasting effect on local economy and result in millions lost in revenue due to horse loss, quarantine, and cancelled events.

Why Do Horse Owners Need Insurance?

Markel is a proven innovator when it comes to horse farm insurance, and since they brought their first insurance package to the market nearly four decades ago, they have enhanced their products and services to meet the changing needs of horse owners.