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Study: How Donkeys Signal Pain

Nicki Grint is a veterinary surgeon who specializes in anesthesia and pain management. She also has a soft spot for donkeys, and is delighted to be able to combine these two passions when she embarks on a three year PhD at the University of Bristol to inv

Fourteen-Year-Old on $550 Horse Wins 2014 Old Dominion 100 Mile Endurance Ride

Leave it to a 14-year-old rider to set some new endurance riding standards in one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious 100-mile rides.

Sensible Tips for Healthier Horses During Winter Weather

"Neglect is the worst thing that happens to the horse during the winter months. Most horses are turned out to pasture and we only see them in the dark at feeding time," states Ann Swinker, Penn State Extension Equine Specialist.

Help Your Horse Stay Healthy this Winter

During summer months, it is easy to provide loving care for the horses and make sure they are fit and in good health, but it isn't all that easy during the dark cold days of winter.

Best Practices in Maintaining Horse Health during Cold Weather

The horse has two natural defenses against cold, a long hair coat and a layer of fat beneath the skin. Both provide an excellent means of insulation against the cold.

Horse Lovers Summit on the Sea - Speakers, Events and So Much More

Horse Lovers Summit on the Sea is highlighted by excellent speakers who share information on important equine topics, and guests enjoy the many cruise activities available.

Targeted Horse Worm Control - Sampling Kits Make Horse Sense

By establishing a baseline with a fecal worm egg count, it is straightforward to develop a tailored deworming plan for each horse in your herd.

Grand Meadows Cares Series: Have You Walked the Course Before Jumping on The Equine Gastric Ulcer Bandwagon?

The long-term effects of repeat inflammatory gastric conditions are obviously something we all want to block horses in our care and control experiencing.

Tips to Prevent or Minimize Vaccination Reactions

Vaccinations should be a part of routine horse healthcare, under the supervision of a veterinarian. You can reduce the chances of reactions by following with advice in this excellent article by Heather Smith Thomas.

Join Monty Roberts in February or April for Gentling Wild Horses Course!

Over five days the Gentling Wild Horses participants will work to place the first halter on the horses, leading, grooming, picking up feet, desensitizing and other activities.

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