Research: Microbiota of Surviving and Non-surviving Horses with Acute Diarrhea

This study aims to investigate the differences in the gut bacterial communities between healthy and horses with acute diarrhea.

Farrier's Prices

Although no general article can address the costs of a farrier in a particular area, learn about the value of a farrier's services and the support a competent farrier gives to maintaining soundness in your horse.

The Four Categories of Equine Dental Care

Unlike people, horses don't usually get cavities, but they do get tartar build up and periodontal diseases. Learn about the importance of regular floatings and dental procedures for horses to help your horse maintain a healthy mouth.

Humane Society Removes More Horses from Nebraska Farm

The Nebraska Humane Society made another trip to Boone County on Friday and rescued six more horses from a farm there. The horses included two mares with foals the Humane Society felt were most vulnerable. The horses are malnourished, but NHS will be work

Necropsy Shows Shackleford Horse Died from Parasites and EEE

A combination of Eastern Equine Encephalitis and a  heavy load of internal parasites have claimed the life of a wild horse on Shackleford Banks. This is the first documented case of EEE among the herd of 107 horses, which the Park Service has been manag

Ways to Relax and Calm Your Horse

Nutrition and exercise are both key components in making sure your horse is calm and focused. Horses in the wild spend the majority of their days grazing and walking around. Making sure your horse gets plenty of turnout and exercise is a great place to st

Equine Herpes Virus Confirmed in 10 California Horses

Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), caused by Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), has been confirmed in 10 horses in California, in Kern, Placer, Stanislaus, Amador and Napa counties. One horse in Kern County was euthanized after showing severe neurologi

2017 Article Ideas

Update: American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act

The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act of 2011 (S. 1176) was introduced in the United States Senate, Thursday, June 9, 2011, by Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) with 14 originating co-sponsors. S. 1176 makes it il

Keep Horse Comfortable During Winter Travel

One of the most confusing decisions when trailering in cold weather is whether to blanket your horse, said Neva Kittrell Scheve, author and equine travel expert. Horses are very comfortable in cold conditions, and most will travel very well during the wi