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Genes from Outside Herd Could Save Outer Banks’ Wild Horses

”The herd of about 100 wild horses of Corolla has become severely inbred and is down to a single maternal line, resulting in deformities and fears of extinction.”

Don't Let Your Horse Go Thirsty this Summer

Dehydration in horses is an extremely serious situation and can occur during strenuous exercise, stressful situations, or in cases of diarrhea

Top Ten Spook-tacular Ghost and Monster Horse Stories

Halloween Books for Horse Lovers: Top Ten Spook-tacular Ghost and Monster Horse Stories: From the sweetly spooky to the truly terrifying, these ten ghost and monster horse stories are sure to add some mane-raising fun to your horsey Halloween!

Prevention - The Best Medicine for Warm Weather Pests Making Life Miserable for Horses

Much can be done to minimize the population of internal and external horse parasites and the effects they have on horse health, comfort and well being.

Training and Conditioning Your Equine Athlete

Active horses benefit from a structured program to get and keep them into good condition. Learn the basics in this article by Dr. Eldridge.

New AAEP Rules for Non-Racing Competitive Horses

The AAEP has established guidelines for veterinarians involved in treating non-racing performance horses which compete in a wide range of athletic activities and may need different treatment than those involved in racing. Since a majority of AAEP membe

Slower Feeding is Safer Feeding

Horses that gulp their food, especially grains, are likely to suffer digestive tract disturbances, including choke. Why do horses gulp their feed, and what you can do about it is covered in this short article from Kentucky Equine Research.

Importance of Fitness, Feed Management and Hoof Care as Horses Transition from Fall to Winter

"As winter approaches horse owners can keep horses healthy with attention to forage, fitness, and hoof care.”

Kids and Horses - Basic Safety Issues When Handling Horses

Learn about teaching young would-be equestrians what they need to know and do, beginning with basic safety rules that will enable every child to proudly take on the responsibilities of good horsemanship.

Horizon Structures Presents Series - The Top Five Things To Gift Your Horse (And Yourself!)

Give you and your horse the gifts that matter. They are more important than the latest fancy saddle or shiny boots!

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