Free Reports
A library of free, informative fact sheets, special reports and convention reports to help you manage your horse's health care needs.
Fact Sheet
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Not all fats or fatty acids are created equal; some are more beneficial than others for horses.
Special Report
12 Signs of Good Equine Health
Learn about normal equine vital signs and what they mean about your horse in this information-packed report.
Special Report
Seven Senior Horse Facts
Dr. Nancy Loving discusses the special needs of senior horses, including diet, nutrition, exercise, and more.
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Fact Sheet
Equine Respiratory System
Mar 13, 2013
Equine respiratory system dysfunction is an important cause of exercise intolerance and poor performance.
Fact Sheet
Heaves in Horses
Feb 4, 2013
Heaves is a chronic, debilitating problem similar to asthma in humans for horses.
Form
The Yearly Cost of Keeping a Horse
Aug 1, 2012
Use this chart to create your own budget for major horse care items, fences, veterinary care, etc.
Special Report
Biosecurity on the Road
Apr 11, 2012
Develop a management routine to reduce your horse’s potential exposure to infectious diseases while traveling.
Form
Biosecurity Agreement
Mar 13, 2012
Show or event managers might want to include an agreement requiring a signature on a compliance agreement.
Fact Sheet
Insect Control
Oct 18, 2011
Reduce your horse farm's insect populations by eliminating breeding areas and using pest control strategies.
Fact Sheet
Equine Herpesvirus-1
Jun 2, 2011
Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1, rhinopneumonitis) is a highly contagious infection that is widespread.
Convention Report
AAEP 2010 Convention Complete Coverage
Mar 17, 2011
A wrap-up of the 2010 AAEP Convention, including in-depth coverage of nearly 100 presentations and sessions.
Convention Report
Lameness: Joints
Mar 17, 2011
During the 2010 AAEP Convention, veterinarians discussed technologies and treatments for joints and lameness.
Special Report
Ammonia: Out of My Barn!
Feb 14, 2011
Ammonia buildup can affect a horse’s respiratory health & performance, but it is preventable.
Fact Sheet
Ammonia and Respiratory Health
Sep 22, 2010
High ammonia levels in barns can be detrimental to horses' respiratory health. Know how to keep them low.
Fact Sheet
Composting
May 1, 2010
Composting is an economical and efficient method for managing equine manure. Learn more with this free report.
Convention Report
Neurology
Mar 17, 2010
Coverage of equine neurology topics at the 2010 American Association for Equine Practitioners Convention.
Form
Trailer Safety Checklist
Mar 16, 2010
Keep this handy safety checklist in your trailer, tack box, or towing vehicle as a reference for safe hauling.
Convention Report
Lameness Presentations
Mar 8, 2010
Various topics related to lameness in horses were presented at the 2009 AAEP Convention.
Convention Report
Prepurchase Exams
Mar 8, 2010
A round of the history and pointers for successful prepurchase exams from the 2009 AAEP Convention.
Convention Report
Performance Horse Forum
Mar 17, 2009
Performance horse forum leaders at the 2008 AAEP Convention facilitated a discussion.
Convention Report
Infectious Diseases
Mar 17, 2009
A summary of infectious disease topics from the 2008 AAEP Convention held in San Diego, California.
Convention Report
AAEP 2007 Convention Complete Coverage
Feb 12, 2009
A complete wrap-up of the 2007 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention held in Orlando, Fla.
Special Report
Good Barn Keeping
Feb 12, 2009
Careful horse barn planning and regular maintenance can mean a longer-lasting structure that’s more efficient.
Special Report
Environmentally Friendly on the Farm
Feb 12, 2009
Becoming environmentally friendly in your barn practices is as easy as managing manure, pastures & resources.
Special Report
Barn-O-Matic
Feb 12, 2009
The latest models of automated waterers and feeders can take some of the work out of horsekeeping...
Special Report
Fields and Fences
Feb 12, 2009
There's a whole lot more to grazing management than simply turning your horses out when the pastures green up.
Special Report
Keeping Financial Records: For The Record
Feb 12, 2009
Tame that pile of unorganized paperwork through the year to optimize the horse and farm ownership experience.
