SPECIAL REPORT: Buying Hay in Trying Times
The price of a hay bale has never been higher. Here's why and what you can do to get the best deal possible.

Coping with Arthritis
With modern medical treatments and management options, your arthritic horse can remain active longer and enjoy a better quality of life.

Looking for Ways to End Soring
The inaugural Sound Horse Conference tackles a troubling problem in the Tennessee Walking Horse show industry.

Heat Stress Prevention Strategy
On summer days, it can be difficult to distinguish normal fatigue and sweatiness from dangerous heat exhaustion. Here's what to look for and how to safeguard your horse's well-being.

Case Report: Pete's Tale of Woe
Sound in hand but lame when ridden, a gelding confounds all efforts at diagnosis and treatment until high-tech imaging reveals the unusual cause of his problem.

True Tale: A Fairy-Tale Ending
A ride on a "unicorn" helps to restore the confidence and enthusiasm of a young girl coming back from a frightening fall.

Hands On
Safe use of ground poles; Sprayers and sponges that last; Lame on the trail; Injuries from herd altercations; 15-minute trailer cleanup

EQUUS Consultants
Anxiety in solo horses; Crimped vs. whole oats; Hard-to-handle hooves; Horses for heavy riders