Equine Laminitis and Hindgut Microbiome Research Candidates Needed

Recent research indicates a possible connection between bacteria in the horse's digestive tract and his overall health and resulting in laminitis.

A Clean Slate: Tips for a Tidy Horse Barn

Still Using Barn Lime in Horse Stalls? Think Again

"Using a stall refresher, such as Sweet PDZ, will absorb and neutralize ammonia and other odors while providing fresh and safe air for your horse in its stall and stall refreshers are far superior to lime products in terms of ammonia and moisture reducti

Absorbine Products Dominate Horse Journal's "20 Year Top 10"

The substantial presence of Absorbine in Horse Journal’s all-time Top 10 list, with the most products included of any animal health care company, is considered an honor.

Horse Poop Needed for Research Data Base

In a small preliminary research trial in metabolic horses prone to laminitis, Dr. Tom Schell has discovered an increase in population of a certain bacteria type that may be contributing to inflammatory patterns within the patient.

Death from West Nile Virus Brings Reminder to Horse Owners

The New Mexico Department of Health is encouraging people to protect themselves against West Nile virus and horse owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated following the death of an 83-year-old man.

Research Shows Combining Horses and Children with Autism May Improve Motor Performance and Behavior

Research indicates that treating children who have autism in occupational therapy sessions utilizing the movements of the horse may significantly improve balance, social responsiveness and other “life outcomes.”

Coming to the Rescue of Horses in Hidden Valley Fire

Area residents could be seen scrambling to flee the flames, packing cars and loading horses into trailers as authorities issued more mandatory evacuations Friday afternoon May 3, 2013.

5 Myths about Helmets and Horse Back Riding Safety

A reminder that attention to protective headgear is extremely important should not be taken lightly either by casual horse back riders or seasoned competitors.

Horse and Rider Relationship in Equestrian Sports Studied

In a doctoral study done at Charles Sturt University in New South Wales, PhD student, Rachel Hogg, studied the relationship that develops between horse and rider in equestrian competitions in all its complexities.For many, the only time we see elite eques