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Parasites, Pastures and Your Horse
Managing parasites in one horse starts with managing the parasite load of the herd, and managing the parasite load in the herd means managing pastures.
Research Shows Causes and Results of Muscular Disorders in Athletic Horses
Disorders of a horse's muscular system cause poor performance and sometimes, death, and in certain groups of athletic horses, 5% to 25% have heritable muscular disorders.
Feeding Horses in Winter
Always check the horse's body condition every two weeks in winter, making sure to actually feel through the coat to assess fat coverage over the ribs.
AQHA's Dedication to Research and Success of the "Five-Panel Test"
AQHA supports genetic testing of quarter horses as an important mechanism to ensure the health of the breed by evaluating a horse for five known inherited diseases.
Key Genes Linked to Successful Racehorses Identified by International Team
Among the top genes is NTM a major-effect gene shaping the racing trait and functions in brain development and influences learning and memory and whether a horse ever races.
Equine Vaccinations: Breaking Down the Basics
The need for a horse to be vaccinated every year should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and the answer depends on the risk that the horse will come in contact with that particular pathogen.
New Horse Health Products
Horse Health Products has been the brand pragmatic performance horse people have relied upon for more than 35 years. This year the company introduces a new unifying look to the product line to help busy horse owners locate them on the shelf.
The Story Behind The Hock Shield 'Welcome to Our Herd' Standardbred Rescues
âThroughout her years as a horse owner, Click as seen an overwhelming number of horses suffering from various sores on their hocks and after years of dedicated research and development, she created the Hock Shield.â
New Organization Supports American Horse Council Welfare Code
âThe American Farrierâs Association is the latest major organization to endorse the American Horse Councilâs Welfare Code of Practice bringing the number of supporting organizations to fifty-two.â
Looking for a Way to Have More Fun with Your Horse?
Trick Training Camp gives students effective methods in a condensed time frame with no need to bring a horse. Every student gets hands-on instruction with a large troupe of exhibition horsesâ.