Architecture of the Equine Digestive System
…many rules? The answer lies in the architecture of the horse’s gut?how his unique digestive system is designed. I’ve always thought understanding how your horse’s digestive system works is more…
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Horse-Show Biosecurity: Is Your Horse at Risk?
…unseen dangers surrounding horses at a show that may pose the greatest risk. While many exhibitors would not dream of riding their horses without applying brushing boots for protection, some…
Ask Horse Journal: 10/99
…affected horses were from the same barn, with horses in other buildings on the premises not involved. Serum samples were taken from nine of the horses. On Aug. 9, the…
The Tennessee Walking Horse
…horses specifically for trail riding and ranch use. Their horses are brought up outdoors, and grow up surefooted and familiar with rocks, hills, and trees. Look for breeders who are…
Keeping Kids Safe Around Horses
Of course you want to share the joys of horse ownership with your children and grandchildren. Horses are a wonderful teaching tool for kids. Working with horses builds confidence and…
Hiring A Horse-Sitter
…children, you also shouldn’t leave difficult horses with a horse-sitter. When you interview potential horse-sitters, make sure they have the skills necessary to handle the specific animals in your herd….
Santa Brings Toys For Horses
Most people buy their horses toys because they assume horses get “bored,” and they probably do. After all, cats love balls, yarn and catnip mice. Dogs enjoy rawhide and squeak…
Arabian Horses: The Arabian and Half-Arabian
…family enjoyment on the trail. However, almost all negative experiences result from green riders paired with green or insufficiently trained horses, or horses soured by over-showing and a solitary, stall-bound…
Yes, U.S. Horse-Keeping Can Really Be Different
…horse!? Angeline74, I’m afraid you have misunderstood me. We also absolutely believe that horses should live like horses as much as possible. We currently keep 19 horses (plus three miniature…
Career changes for older horses
…restored muscle mass in the older horses to a greater percentage than in the young and mature groups. Still, McKeever cautions that for older horses especially, it’s important to avoid…