Keep poor quality hay away from your horse and invest in clean and green, properly cured (less than 14% moisture) hay that is specifically produced for horses as opposed to other livestock.
Protect your horse from emerging risks, such as equine influenza virus, equine herpesvirus (EHV) and parasites by administering booster vaccinations and target deworming treatments to help protect your horse’s health.
Given climate considerations and number of farms going out of business, it is unlikely that the hay supply issue will ease, so many horse owners will lface making compromises in hay quality or amount fed.
For the horse, walking freely out of the paddock directly into a cool horse stall is heaven indeed; not only does the sun disappear, but the buzzing and biting insects usually halt at the doorway.
Year-round supplementation is necessary for horses consuming hay-based diets because once grass is cut, dried, and stored, most, if not all, of the essential fatty acids are oxidized and destroyed.
Collaboration with an expert is always a good idea before you either graze horses in a pasture or mow down a meadow for hay.
Monty Roberts and his wife Pat have raised 47 foster kids, so they were happy to hear that the annual Horse Radio Network Radiothon decided to champion the cause of foster kids at Christmas this year.
Outbreaks of vesicular stomatitis virus usually occur during the warm summer months, particularly in animals pastured along waterways.
By paying attention to the subtle movements of your horse’s body parts, you will be able to understand your horse and cater to its needs and insecurities.
Read to learn how close attention to your horse's rhythms and movements can improve your interactions with your horse.