Drought in the Southeast US is starting to cause hay shortages that could worsen by fall, the University of Kentucky cautions ...

A Thoroughbred mare at a boarding facility in Wellington County, Ontario, was euthanized after contracting EHV-1.

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On July 2, a 13-year-old Quarter Horse mare in Allegan County, Michigan, tested positive for strangles. The mare developed ...

Outlawed more than three decades ago, soring is still found at some gaited horse shows. What will it take to end this inhumane practice for good? I’ve been around horses since I was a kid. But when I ...

Your horse has started shedding his winter coat, and suddenly you notice he’s looking tucked up, even a bit ribby. You run your hand down his spine and discover that his topline isn’t as robust as it ...

Perspiration cools a horse through evaporation—as water is converted from a liquid to a gas, it absorbs energy from its surroundings. In this case, that energy is in the form of heat from the skin and ...

If you enjoy showing your horse but are worried about the impact on your wallet, you’re not alone. Entry fees, travel, training and equipment costs add up quickly. Fortunately, there are ways to ...

Patty Tiberg serves as the chief marketing and business development officer for the largest equine breed registry in the world – the American Quarter Horse Association. In her role, she manages the ...

An unbalanced hoof puts stress on all the joints above it. Whether the result is chronic long toes and low heels or overgrowth, slipshod or infrequent farriery care contributes to the development of ...

Spraying a hot horse with cold water is an effective an safe way to lower his body temperature. Each summer we are reminded of an unfortunate fact: The very same warm, sunny weather we so much enjoy ...

Feeding for healthy hooves doesn’t have to be complicated. Most commercial feed products provide the necessary nutrition for average horses and those at specific life stages or activity levels. Choose ...