Check out these new ways of experiencing our content!

.

WhiteBackground2
Is it too hot to ride?
Use this tool to check the temperature and relative humidity in your area.
Screenshot 2026-03-17 at 7.49
Check the Air Quality Index Before You Ride
In hot weather, air pollution can affect your horse's performance and put his
Screenshot 2026-03-03 at 11.14
What Science Says About Hair Whorls
Genetic research from Brazil may provide the first step in linking hair whorls to particular personality...
Screenshot 2026-02-18 at 11.27
Does my horse need a blanket?
This handy tool can help you decide how best to keep your horse warm, comfortable and healthy based on...
Screenshot 2026-02-17 at 3.58
The 10 most poisonous plants for horses—and where they grow
Hundreds of toxic plants thrive across North America, and the odds are good that at least a few have...
Screenshot 2026-02-17 at 10.00
Horse Gestation Calculator
Here's a quick and easy way to estimate when your mare's foal is likely to arrive or to make plans for...
Screenshot 2026-02-02 at 3.28
Horse Weight Estimator
How much does your horse weigh? With this handy tool, you can get a good estimate using nothing more...
Black and white photo of ranch horses in a row, fading into a dusty background
Laminitis Risk Assessment
How likely is your horse to develop this devastating hoof condition? Take our 8-question survey to find...
horse eye in dark
Light Work
A leading expert on equine circadian rhythms explains how various types of illumination can affect your...
Screenshot 2026-01-14 at 1.46
Hay Quality Checklist
This handy tool will help you gauge whether your hay is tasty and nutritious.
Equus Magazine
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.