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Stringhalt
Learn about this rare form of lameness that causes a gait problem in horses, how to identify it, and how good horse management, high quality feed, and appropriate medical responses to leg trauma may help prevent cases of stringhalt.
Poor Horse Pasture Source of Hendra Virus Infection?
According to the findings of a preliminary study into the effect of pasture quality on Hendra virus infection rates, hungry horses could be more susceptible to contracting Hendra virus.
Equine Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors Focus of Webcast
My Horse University has another webcast coming up in late January on Risk Factors for Equine Metabolic Syndrome to be presented by Dr. Nichol Schultz of the University of Minnesota. The webcast will be on January 29, 2013 at 7 PM EST.
Protect Your Horse's Health - Guard Against Dust!
Keep horses outside as much as possible, unless medical conditions require stalling or the horse has an equine asthma issue associated with the pasture.
It’s Official: Southern States® Becomes the “Feed Supplier” of the Pennsylvania National Horse Show
âWith over 1,400 qualified horses competing for $475,000 in prize money, the Pennsylvania National Horse Show features Hunter and Jumper competition and the $85,000 Grand Prix de Penn National.â
Exercise Benefits Older Horses
"Exercise boosts health of aged horses in important ways and encourages musculoskeletal health since a sedentary lifestyle weakens bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.â
Deworming: An Important Part of Any Horse Worm Control Program
"Horse owners should generally consult with their veterinarian or sign up for Horsemenâs Laboratory consulting service because many factors must be considered when choosing a deworming medication for each horse.â
Drink Up! Water Consumption in Horses
âAccording to McKernan, 'A horse deprived of water may only live up to 3 or 6 days. After lacking water intake for two days a horse may refuse to eat and exhibit signs of colic and other life-threatening ailments.â
Horse To Human - The Next Generation in Horsemanship Presented by the Montana Center for Horsemanship
Horse to Human – the Next Generation in Horsemanship will be held Thursday, September 5 through Saturday, September 7 in the historic western town of Dillon, Montana.
Straight from the Horse's Stomach
In fact, gastrointestinal diseases are the leading cause of death in horses.