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Horse Owners Need to Be Wary of Mud
February 27, 2011
Long-term exposure to soggy conditions can lead to cracking, chipping, or splitting of the hoof. Even more dangerous is the development of what's known as white line disease, according to Mark Russell, MS, PhD, instructor-equine, for the University o Read More
TheHorse.com en Español: Entrenamiento de Primavera
February 05, 2010
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. Keep an eye on TheHorse.com for more Spanish-language resources coming soon. Read this article in E Read More
Poisonous Hemlock: A Growing Problem
June 13, 2009
The association of poison hemlock with the death of Socrates in ancient Greece in 399 B.C. provides a glimpse of the toxic history of this plant. Two decades ago an aggressive search was required before a specimen could be found in Arkansas, but no Read More
Patience and Long, Slow Distance Important for Conditioning Competition Horses
March 21, 2009
Horses on vacation since October or November, when the owner stopped riding, can't be expected to perform the way they did in the fall. It's important to get their cardiovascular systems as well as their bones, muscles and tendons back in shape Read More
Transition Horses to Spring Pasture Gradually
March 11, 2008
When grasses start greening up in the spring, you might be tempted to turn your horse loose in the pasture to chow down on the new grass.
But be aware that any sudden change in your horse's diet could cause health problems, said Steve Jones Read More
Spring Training: Getting Your Horse Ready to Ride
February 28, 2008
To prepare for warmer weather, you should start getting your horse ready by checking his feet. Read More
