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10 Tips on Managing Drought Stressed Horse Pastures

Dry pastures tend to be sparse with shorter grasses which can increase the likelihood of ingesting soil, especially sand, and parasites.

Veterinarian Answers Question about Possible Connection between High Potassium and High Insulin in Horses

Hay and pasture contain two to four times more potassium than the horse needs but it has nothing to do with insulin.

First “Research Reflections” Column, a New Feature in Dr. Getty’s Forage for Thought

”Dr. Getty announces a new feature, “Research Reflections,” insights on relevant nutrition research and how it impacts your horses' health, in her bi-monthly newsletter, Forage for Thought.”

Laminitis Research - A Driving Force Behind Major Move

It’s a long, long way from Queensland, Australia to Stillwater, Oklahoma. The University of Queensland had palm trees and kangaroos. Oklahoma State has pickup trucks and cowboy hats. What could uproot a young woman and move her halfway around the world

Annual EQUUS Film Festival Returns to New York City in 2016

"The EQUUS film festival is innovative by being the first event of its kind: a collection of horse related works presented by equestrian producers from uniquely “horse people” perspectives.”

Vets and Horse Owners Implement New Deworming Strategy

When Kevin Nelson, DVM, Union Grove, Wis., hosted a barbecue and fecal egg testing party, it was the most well-attended educational and social event Bristol Veterinary Services had ever sponsored. Barbecue and fecal egg testing? That’s right.

Supplementing the Supplemented Feed for Your Horse

”Bottom line… pay attention to labels, weigh your feed for your horse using a scale, not a scoop, and keep your calculator handy when making adjustments that supplement the supplement.”

UK To Host Equine Showcase and Breeders' Short Course

The UK Equine Showcase is a great opportunity to learn about the latest equine research and education efforts and the Breeders’ Short Course will focus on equine reproductive efficiency and horse management.

Nature Retreat for Horsewomen - You Deserve It!

This retreat in beautiful Estes Park is designed to teach you Inner Rider secrets about horses, deepen your connection to nature, create lasting friendships with some wonderful, kindred spirits and much, much, more.

African Horse Sickness - Potential Threat for Disease-free Countries

African horse sickness is a dreaded, non-contagious, vector-borne disease with the potential to kill 50% to 95% of affected horses.

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