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Lexington, KY – Low body condition score and poor top line are symptoms of stress in performance horses. The most effective approach to correcting these conditions is to figure out what is causing the stress and taking appropriate steps to alleviate the stress factors. Correcting low body condition and poor …
Equine Turn Out Protection Bell Boot Redesigned To Protect Horses, The Environment and Pocket Books Did you know that more than a quarter of a million horses require bell boots for turnout? Many of the current choices last, on average, fewer than 100 days. Lexington, KY – Until today …
By Jennifer Roberts We all like to think of the barn as a place to unwind and relax, but did you know that there may be a hidden danger to you lurking in your horse’s stall? When you open the stall door, pitchfork in hand, are you hit with …
Support the ACHF’s 2017 Economic Impact Study (Washington, DC)- Every day it seems like we hear about the economic impact that a “mainstream” business or industry brings to the table—the beer industry more than $252.6 billion; beauty industry $56.2 billion; NFL football teams $5 billion to their respective …
Discover UC Davis Extension’s Summer Horsepacking Adventures for Outdoor Enthusiasts Davis, Calif.—This summer, join UC Davis Extension on two exciting outdoor adventures that take participants into the California wilderness on horseback— Mustangs: A Living Legacy and Mountain Horsemanship: Veterinary Care and Horsepacking in the Wilderness. Past participants have …
December 2016 Cover Story: Celebrate the Winners of our Senior Horse Photo Essay Contest! Feature Story: Winter Horse Care: Struggles and Solutions Equine Wellness: 10 Ways You Can Help Prevent Colic Trainer’s Corner: Adjust Your Horse’s Stride for a Better Jump SHOP OUR HOLIDAY GIFT SECTION – Page 30! Click …
TEFF NATURAL: The Only Grass Hay Based, Low Carb & Low Calorie Complete Feed on the Market A grass based formula for horses requiring controlled non-structural carbohydrate and lower energy diets. Feed as a fiber supplement or as the complete diet in the case of sugar-starch sensitivity. Any horse …
Senior Horses Present Unique Needs in Winter Weather by Karen E. Davison, Ph.D. and Katie Young, Ph.D. Every season brings horse care challenges and winter is certainly no exception. Weather changes and forage availability are usually major issues of concern for horse owners during winter months. These challenges are …
How Horse Care Contributes to their Mental Health Theresa Rice I recently finished the book Animal Madness by Laurel Braitman. The book’s focus is on animal anxiety and bad behaviors. It also tracks human’s use of animals throughout time — for entertainment, advancement of medicine, and even for determining …
Purina Research Farm Tour Inspired Introspection by Karen Pickering, NWHS Publisher One of the perks of being a publisher of a horse magazine is the golden opportunities I have to meet people and organizations that influence the horse world. My September trip to the Purina Professional Horse Conference inspired …