Winter can be a challenging time for horse management. Whether your horse lives in the barn or in the pasture, there are some key points to keeping your equine happy and healthy during the colder months.
The Neigh Station, the first three-in-one activity center for horses brought to you by Two Fair Mares, is now available online at StateLineTack.com and Horse.com as well as in tack stores across the United States and Canada. The Neigh Station features com
âAlthough reports of infectious horse diseases have slowed during the colder winter months, the Equine Disease Communication Center has confirmed several new cases of Equine Herpes virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis in US horses.â
With dental care as a priority, horses are physically more comfortable and utilize feed more efficiently which helps them to perform better and may also lead to longer, healthier lives.
Since the mid-1980âs, veterinarians and equine nutritionists alike have employed a system to measure fat coverage in horses with a scientific process called Body Condition Scoring as a more objective way to assess a horseâs weight.
Moody mares, miscreant stallions and grumpy geldings can all be treated successfully with the appropriate horse calming product that is administered after an accurate diagnosis of the cause for their particular issue.
Back by popular demand, Charles Wilhelmâs Ultimate Super Horse Challenge returns to Western States Horse Expo in Sacramento, California, June 12-15, 2014.
Much attention is paid to internal parasites in horses, but external parasites are not only a nuisance, but can also be a source of serious health threats to horses. During cold winter months, most horse owners think that the cold will keep the parasites
The equine cold, also known as equine influenza is very similar to the human cold. It is often more challenging than a human cold. It starts with a rise in temperature, lassitude and a runny nose and is very infectious. The influenza causing virus causes
According to a recent study, as little as one hour of exercise a day, regardless of the type, takes the edge off of stabled horses.. The study also examined whether four different forms of exercise-walker, treadmill, turnout and recreational riding-were e