Your long-awaited foal is almost here. You can’t wait to watch your mare lick her youngster dry, gently nuzzle his rump as he nurses, …
By Marie Rosenthal In a game of horseshoes, close might be good enough. But your horse’s own shoes and hooves require skill, knowledge, and …
A hot humid day. One rider. One horse. Both are exercising at a moderate level. Who is more likely to overheat? It might surprise …
By Karen Briggs Any treatise on caring for horses you’ve ever read probably includes the line, “Provide access to plenty of fresh, clean water.” …
By Clair Thunes, PhD Q. I’m having my mare bred this month. I know that as she enters the third trimester, her nutrition needs …
It’s getting into the hottest days of summer. Here’s a quick heat-stress reference that’ll help you know when your horse is overheated–and what to …
by Cindy Reich I’m breeding dogs at the moment. One would think that if you make a living doing reproduction in horses, it can’t …
By Christa Lesté-Lasserre Horses in the group housing situation had the lowest eye temperatures (indicating the lowest stress levels) and were easier to handle …
by Cindy Reich | AHW Once your foals have been weaned and have accepted their new circumstances, the expectation is that they will require …
By Clair Thunes, PhD Does adding copper to a horse’s diet really have an impact on coat color and protect coats from sun-bleaching? A. …