Ask Horse Journal: 04/99
…shows these horses are not as sensitive to epinephrine as normal horses. There are also reports that circulating levels of epinephrine are above normal in these horses. Stress plays a…
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Make Boarding Work For You
…Find out how many acres support these horses. Fifty horses on 10 acres might be rather cramped – or you might love the camaraderie of many people with their horses….
Creative Cuisine For The Older Horse
…want to eliminate any other factors within your control. Older horses should not be fed in groups — even groups of older horses. Those at the bottom of the pecking…
The Horse’s Role in British Ceremonial Life
…passing it on. Horses in British Ceremonial Life For many centuries, horses have been an essential part of the majesty surrounding the throne. They were long used in warfare and…
Fall Health Tune Up – Strengthening Your Horse’s Immune System
…horse’s natural ability to ward off illness. Vaccinations Last year alone, 377 horses were diagnosed with West Nile virus (WNV) in the United States.[1] That means more than 300 owners…
Solve the Manure Pile Problem
…pick less often with a few horses turned out on a large area, focusing on the areas where the horses tend to poop. If the job?s overwhelming, consider a paddock…
Breed Show Class and Division Primer
…expression while staying under the driver?s control at all times. Horses must not break into a canter at any time. Green Working Hunter: An event designed for horses in their…
Navicular Syndrome: No Longer a Scary Prognosis
…Big body, tiny feet: Heavily muscled, stocky horses, like Quarter Horses, sometimes have tiny feet that aren’t built to hold up to the forces from the horse’s body. 4) Obesity:…
Professional Equine Grooms’ Liv Gude: Life as a Horse Groom
…barn runs well and on time, and of course the horses are taken care of.? The top priority of a professional groom is the health and welfare of the horses…
Glossary of Equine Terms
aged — more than seven years old. The average lifespan of a horse is 20 to 25 years, although many horses and some horses live for 30 years or more. aids…