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2025 Horse Management Seminar: Virtual Webinar Series – “Nutrition” on February 18, 2025
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2025 Horse Management Seminar: Virtual Webinar Series – “Horse Health & Welfare” on February 25, 2025
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Horse Management Seminar: Virtual Webinar Series – “Farm Management” – February 11, 2025
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2025 Horse Management Seminar: Live! – February 1, 2025 in New Brunswick, NJ
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Media Barn: New in Books – Keeping Horses Outdoors
Smart, Safe, Affordable Ways Your Horse Can Live as Naturally as Possible All Year by... -
Annual Agriculture Loss Due to Natural HazardsEl Paso County Farms Lose $167.6K per Year to Natural Hazards
A new study on behalf of Trace One has identified the locations where natural hazards have the greatest... -
Image Courtesy Boehringer IngelheimSurvey Finds Half of Horse Owners Unaware of Lesser Known Stressors
Identify causes of stress to help prevent equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) Do you know... -
Gus with his dam at five months old. Photo by Kim Roe.Editor’s Postcard: Letting Dreams Go
A Grim Diagnosis for a Beloved Horse In last month’s column I wrote about my... -
Disease Alert: Screwworm Has Been Confirmed in Mexico
Why should I be concerned that screwworm has been detected in Mexico? Screwworm has expanded... -
Trainer’s Corner: Happy Foot Work
Four Tips for Handling Your Horse’s Feet without Stress Imagine how it feels for a... -
Media Barn: New in Books – Your Complete Guide to Equine Arenas
By Abigail Boatwright One secret to keeping horses sound and able to reach peak performance... -
Image Courtesy BioZyme Inc.What are the First Signs of Cushing’s Disease in Horses?
(SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., November 21, 2024) Horses are the friends we didn’t know we needed... -
Oly Helps Unload the Hay. Photo Courtesy Michelle Eames.Rider Wellness: Hay Season
Having Your Hay Delivered is Money Well Spent Normal people think of the seasons of... -
Photo Courtesy Kim RoeEditor’s Postcard: Learning to Listen
Horses Don’t Always Want What People Think They Want Not that long ago the norm... -
Dr. Mary Beth Gordon, PhD, Senior Director, Equine Technical Innovation at Purina, demonstrates how to use a weight tape.Purina Animal Nutrition announces ambition for every horse in America to reach optimal body condition
Their new horse weight management challenge, Through Thick and Thin, seeks to empower owners to... -
Photo Courtesy Kim RoeSmall Farm Makeover: Bedding Matters
Material and Technique Choices Save Time and Money We’re all interested in finding ways to... -
Training at home leads to safety and control on the trail. Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole.Trail Savvy: I Don’t Need All That Fancy Stuff
Trail Horses Need Training for Control and Safety I recently read one of Ty Evans’... -
Photo Courtesy Robert EversoleTrail Savvy: You’re Rushing!
Slow Down and Breathe for Effective Training Mr. Thomas, my high school band director, was... -
Outbreak Alerts: November 19, 2024 – West Nile Virus – Coal County, OK
Source: State Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownNumber Euthanized: 1Facility Type: Farm Horse 1: Age: 7Gender: MareBreed: Quarter... -
Ranch horses need a forage-based diet for their health, energy and overall performance. Photo Credit Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife.Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet
Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains the importance of keeping forage as a main source of... -
Small Farm Makeover: Storage Tips for Barn Managers
Keeping Barns Organized and Clutter-Free Aids Safety and Sanity Norma Stein has ridden and owned... -
Outbreak Alerts: November 01, 2024 – Equine Herpesvirus- Respiratory – Laramie County, WY
Source: Attending Veterinarian Confirmed Case(s) – Official Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private... -
Outbreak Alerts: October 31, 2024 – West Nile Virus – Prowers County, CO
Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Confirmed Case(s) – No Quarantine Number Confirmed: 1Number Exposed: UnknownFacility Type: Private... -
Outbreak Alert: October 25, 2024 – Equine Infectious Anemia – Medina County, TX
Source: Texas Animal Health Commission Number Confirmed: 1Number Suspected: UnknownNumber Exposed: Unknown Horse 1: Horse Status: Euthanized Comments: Texas Animal...