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How Horses Learn

With positive reinforcement, a horse learns to perform an action to receive something he desires, such as food, stroking, or praise.

Horse Dietary Supplements - An Overview

Does your horse really need costly supplements? Scientific research in horse nutrition has answered many questions regarding the need for supplements in a horse's diet.

Pros and Cons: Are Horse Shoes Necessary for Hoof Health?

Some horse professionals and owners think of horseshoes as a necessary evil brought on by circumstances that limit the horse's natural exercise and other factors involved in the domestication of horses; others disagree, some vehemently.

Awareness Training for Large Animal Rescue - Always Expect the Unexpected

The theme for the Emergency Preparedness workshop held at the University of Guelph was improving safety during emergency situations for both people and large animals.

How to Help Equines Affected by Hurricane Harvey

Several equine specific disaster relief funds that you can donate to support the efforts of emergency response groups that are helping horses impacted by the flooding.

What it Costs to Breed a Horse

Deciding to breed your mare is an exciting proposition. Before starting, here are some facts that you should know. Knowing the costs upfront help you make the best decision.

Horizon Structures Presents Series: A Stable Solution to Boarding Barn Revenue Quandaries

Offering rough board, partial board, barter board are all on the table when it comes to making a little extra money and keeping the horse barn ticking along.

Peace of Mind Comes with a Small Price When Caring for Horses

In addition to vaccinating for core diseases, your veterinarian will also evaluate your horse's risk of exposure to other diseases such as Equine Influenza, Potomac Horse Fever and Strangles.

Horse Conformation as a Whole: Can He Do the Job?

This series of five articles on equine conformation will be of great help when selecting a horse for the job you want done. A horse with well-balanced conformation can do nearly any job reasonably well.

Omega 3 Supplements for Your Horse – the Old and the New

"A horse lucky enough to graze on pasture will consume enough essential fatty acids to maintain his health. The word “essential” has a scientific meaning in this context – it signifies that the fatty acids cannot be produced by the horse’s body a

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