Dealing with a Stray Horse
What should you do if you come across a stray horse? The answer depends somewhat on the circumstances: where the horse is, whether it is in danger of being injured or causing a traffic accident, and...
View ArticleLetting Horses Do the Work
In addition to being ridden or driven for pleasure, many horses still work for a living, and some of these equines have jobs that do not immediately come to mind when considering horse-powered chores.
View ArticleCommon Health Concerns of Older Horses
When 610 Australian horse owners were asked for information about common health concerns of older horses, 90% of respondents* identified at least one issue, and more than 400 owners mentioned two or...
View ArticleSchedule Horse Trailer Maintenance Before Show Season Begins
Even if you performed an inspection of your trailer before you parked it in the fall, you need to look it over again before you load your horse for the first trip in the spring.
View ArticleUnexplained Muscle Cramping? Check the Horse's Ears!
According to a report in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, an infestation of ticks in a horse’s ear can cause severe muscle cramping as well as signs of colic.
View ArticleStudy Shows Ginseng May Boost Immune System in Horses
According to a study performed at the Equine Research Center at Guelph University in Canada, ginseng may help horses increase their antibody level after a vaccination.
View ArticleControl of Feral Horses in Australia: Repellents
Australia has a very large feral horse population—well over 400,000—and these animals are blamed for degrading the environment, eating grass desired for commercial livestock production, and possibly...
View ArticleWhat is a Coon-Tailed Horse?
A horse with a white patch at the root of its tail is known as a coon-tailed horse. The coon-tailed marking is also known as skunk-tailed, and is part of the rabicano color pattern.
View ArticleGrazing and Browsing in Miranda Donkeys
Goats are sometimes used to clear brushy areas as they browse on shrubs and woody plants. Donkeys, though they are primarily grazers (grass-eaters), may be useful in the same way, according to...
View ArticleUsing Ponds as Water Sources for Horses
Though it’s a common way to provide water, using a pond as a water source may lead to trampling of banks and contamination of water with fertilizer or manure, leading to an overgrowth of algae.
View ArticleHorse Photos: Make Them Great!
You’re thinking about selling your horse, and you need a photo that makes him look fabulous. Taking a great picture of your horse is easier if you remember these tips.
View ArticleWhy Does Horse Sweat Appear Foamy?
A horse’s sweat can appear lathery or foamy because it contains latherin, a substance not found in human perspiration.
View ArticleFeeding Treats or Snacks to Horses: Moderation Is Key
Most horse owners gladly fess up when asked if they feed their horses treats. Researchers recently examined the ins and outs of treat-feeding, especially the motivation behind meting out morsels.
View ArticleWildlife Spread Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis
The disease is named for its association with horses, but eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE) can also be found in humans and a number of wild animals. Spread by mosquitoes, the disease has been...
View ArticleSpermatozoa Statistics in Stallions
Spermatogenesis, the production of mature sperm cells, takes about 57 days in stallions, but this continuous process yields billions of sperm during each breeding season.
View ArticleDo You Know Your Horse's Pedigree?
If your horse is a purebred and you know his or her registered name, you can probably find information about the sire and dam lines on several websites. Knowing the year the horse was born will help...
View ArticleHorse Vocalizations Carry Specific Social Information
Researchers at the Laboratory of Animal and Human Ethology in France studied equine vocalizations and concluded that horses can tell the difference between whinnies from known and unfamiliar equines.
View ArticleAdopting a Wild Horse: The Dream and the Reality
More than 2300 feral horses are adopted in an average year. Adoptive owners must pay an adoption fee, meet criteria as to facilities where the horses will be kept, and promise that the horses will not...
View ArticlePredicting a Newborn Foal's Mature Height
How big will that newborn foal be when he’s full-grown? While a horse’s mature size can be influenced to some extent by nutrition, illness, serious injuries, and genetic makeup, a rough estimate of...
View ArticleSoy Substitutes for Sensitive Horses
Soybean meal is a rich source of lysine, and for that reason it makes up part of many equine rations as an ingredient in prepared grain mixes. Some horses are sensitive to soy and can’t safely eat...
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