Horse Care

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Fly spray myths debunked
Here’s the scoop on four common misconceptions about one of the biggest challenges of summer horsekeeping—keeping...
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Horse Health Tips: Understanding colic
One of the most common disorders in horses can also be one of the most excruciating–and the most...
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What does equine welfare really mean?
A survey of Canadian horse owners about equine housing practices reveals a disconnect between perceptions...
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Is agricultural lime safe for horse stalls?
QUESTION: There has been great debate at the barn I board at regarding lime. The barn manager likes...
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Special health challenges of aging rescue horses
Question: I adopted a rescue horse nearly 10 years ago. She was a malnourished, unhealthy mare when...
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Soundness strategies that work
Joints, muscles and hooves: They all take a pounding, whether your horse is circling barrels, jumping...
The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon and an Armed Forces Body Bearer Team honor the late Gen. (ret.) Colin Powell during a special military funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 5, 2021. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery)
Army Old Guard announces plan for improved caisson horse care
It’s an unforgettable sight: Matched gray or black horses, some ridden by soldiers in dress uniform,...
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Horse Health Tips: Predicting foaling
You’ve done all you can to ensure your mare’s pregnancy is healthy, and now her due date...
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EMC sports medicine complex nears completion
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine announced recently that the long-awaited addition...
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Your PPID questions answered
Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID)—also known as Cushing’s disease—is a complex yet common...
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Corolla Wild Horse Fund welcomes new foal at critical point for island herd
“Dove has arrived!” So reads a recent news release from the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, which...
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Fly control tips and tricks
Buzz, swish, slap—here we go again! If fly season has you in a funk, this edition of the EQUUS Extra...
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KHP's Mustang Troop returns with new partner
The popular Kentucky Horse Park Mustang Troop program returns this summer with a new partner, according...
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Horse Health Tips: Predicting a mare's cycle
If you’re hankering after a foal next year, good mare management is where it all starts. In this...
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Study finds no downside to early castration
New research from Europe suggests that castration can be performed on colts without adverse effects far...
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