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Watch for Snow Accumulation on Barn, Arena Roofs
December 30, 2009
Horse owners should monitor the snow load situation on their barns and take appropriate action. Read More
TheHorse.com en Español: Azùcares en Pastura y los Riesgos para Laminitis
December 18, 2009
This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Read More
University of Minnesota Extension Offers Regional Horse Owner Programs
December 10, 2009
The University of Minnesota Extension Horse Team is offering two regional horse owner education programs in early 2010. Each program offers research-based information presented by knowledgeable speakers. The programs are held on Saturdays and b Read More
Watch for Poisonous Weeds in Hay
November 19, 2009
Most weeds are not palatable and will be avoided by pastured livestock if adequate forage is available Read More
Horse Owner Education Sessions Offered by Minnesota Extension
September 10, 2009
The University of Minnesota Extension Horse Team is offering three regional horse owner education programs this fall. Each program offers researched-based information and knowledgeable speakers. The cost to attend each program is $20 per person. Read More
Pasture Weeds Covered in University of Minnesota Publication
July 24, 2009
Horse owners can learn more about weed control in horse pastures from a new fact sheet published by University of Minnesota horse extension specialists.
The new publication, Read More
Laminitis Risk Increased by Pasture Grass Sugars
June 29, 2009
Pasture-induced laminitis (sometimes referred to as founder) can be triggered when susceptible horses ingest high amounts of sugar or fructans that are naturally found in some pasture grasses.
Susceptible horses include, but are not limited Read More
Minnesota Gelding Project Offers Free Castration
May 01, 2009
In an effort to reduce the number of unwanted horses in Minnesota, several equine organization are banding together to offer free equine castration for horses and owners that meet program criteria.
Organizers of the project include the Read More
Minnesota Humane Group Reports Increased Equine Cases
March 29, 2009
The Animal Humane Society of St. Paul, Minn., has seen a significant increase in equine-related cases over the past two years. According to the Minnesota Pet and Companion Animal Welfare Act, equines are defined as horses, ponies, mules, and Read More
University of Minnesota Offers Webinars for Horse Owners
January 14, 2009
The University of Minnesota Horse Team will begin offering quarterly "Lunch and Learn" Webinars (Web-based seminars) on a variety of horse-related topics. The Webinars will be held on the third Wednesday of January, April, July, and October from Read More
University of Minnesota Offers Horse Owner Education Programs
December 12, 2008
The University of Minnesota Horse Team is offering three regional horse owner education programs throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin in 2009. Each program offers research-based information and knowledgeable speakers identified specificall Read More
Good Grazing Starts with the Soil
November 04, 2008
Good pastures start at the root--and those roots need soil. The first step to managing pasture soils is using a soil survey to identify what you have. While you can't change the inherent properties of your soils, with understanding you can manag Read More
Minnesota Horse Owners Warned of Toxic Plant Issue
August 25, 2008
Due to last year's drought and recent dry conditions in parts of Minnesota, the state's Extension service is again warning horse owners that hoary alyssum could become a problem for their animals. Hoary alyssum is a perennial weed Read More
Prepare for a Reduced Hay Crop in 2008
April 22, 2008
The USDA has released several crop reports that indicate the number of hay acres will be down in 2008.
The department also reported that the existing hay supply is lower than previous years. This information, combined with higher input cost Read More
Keeping Horses Comfortable in Winter Temperatures
January 30, 2008
Horses prefer, and are better off, outdoors even in cold weather, and will acclimate to cold temperatures if given the opportunity, according to Marcia Hathaway, PhD, a professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Minnesota Read More
