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Horse Care

Keep Your Horse Hydrated During Cold Winter Weather

An average adult horse drinks at least 10 gallons of water each day. Through most of the year, it's not…

10 years ago


Can Horses Get Frostbite?

Q: It's been bitterly cold at my farm this year—much worse than usual. My horses live outside, and they seem…

10 years ago

West Virginia Horse Rescue Wins Feed a Horse in Need Contest

Horse Illustrated, the premier monthly equine publication devoted to horse care, riding and training, and Nutrena, makers of high-quality animal…

10 years ago

Senior Horses: Aged to Perfection

In the video below, Dr. Friend explains what he looks at during a routine exam of a senior horse. My…

10 years ago

A Final Farewell

It’s a sad reality that no matter how long our horses live, they never live long enough. Eventually, most horse…

10 years ago

Hitting a Nerve

Q: We bought a 5-year-old gelding that has laminitis. A vet suggested we block the nerves in his worst hoof.…

10 years ago

Safe autumn grazing for horses

For owners of insulin resistant horses, pasture grazing may not be possible. Grass can be too high in sugar and…

10 years ago

Video: White Line Disease

In this installment of "Two Minutes with Tab," Certified Journeyman Farrier Tab Pigg explains how to treat white line disease.…

10 years ago

Rescue Reality: Getting Acquainted

Horses are products of their environment and social interactions. They take in everything around them and react accordingly, so first…

10 years ago

Get the Better of Bad Behavior

When a horse has behavior problems, it’s easy to turn to quick fixes. Instead, discovering the root causes of the…

11 years ago