Recent News for Seasonal Care
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Combat Cold Weather Stress in Horses
December 19, 2010
People combat cold weather by putting on additional clothing, but horses fight the elements by using more energy to maintain body temperature. While most people can address their own needs, horses are dependent upon their owners to provide proper ... Read More
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Tips for Winter Horse Hauling
December 11, 2010
With the change of seasons, USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians, reminds those who travel with horses to be careful when traveling and to invest time doing routine preventive trailer maintenance to...... Read More
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Arctic Cold Dangerous for Livestock
December 08, 2010
Kentucky is in the throes of an early season arctic blast that could cause problems for livestock operations. A blast of arctic air recently filtered into the lower Ohio Valley, resulting in highs only in the 20s for most Kentucky locations.... Read More
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Readers Horses' Go Barefoot in the Winter
November 30, 2010
More than 910 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "Do you change your horse's shoes during the winter?" ... Read More
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Keeping Water Warm in Winter: Readers Share Tips
November 23, 2010
Nearly 900 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, " How do you keep your horses' water in the barn from freezing during the winter?"... Read More
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Winter Pasture Management
November 14, 2010
Horse pastures often are abused by the stress of winter, especially following a drought. ... Read More
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UK College of Agriculture: Time to Inventory, Purchase Hay
November 13, 2010
Due to dry conditions, many horse owners across Kentucky and surrounding areas are already into their winter feeding programs. Horse owners need to inventory their hay supplies now to ensure they have enough to last through the winter.... Read More
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Cold Weather Diets
November 12, 2010
While young or old horses might need feed changes, healthy horses usually tolerate winter weather.... Read More
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Feeding Broodmares in Fall and Winter
October 17, 2010
For many years horse owners and veterinarians thought the nutrient needs of pregnant mares increased only at the end of gestation. But new research shows that pregnant mares' nutrient needs increase as early as the fifth month of gestation. ... Read More
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Fall Transition Tips
October 08, 2010
Fall's arrival means it's time to get your horse and farm ready for winter. ... Read More
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The Top Ten 'Green' Tasks Horse Owners Should Do Before Winter
September 29, 2010
Winterizing barns, harrowing pastures, draining hoses, and water tanks, and cleaning and properly storing show tack and other summer horse equipment are among the top things horse owners can do to prepare for winter. "Taking car... Read More
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Hot Summer Tip: Pay Attention to Horse's Physical State
August 11, 2010
Summertime temperatures are running wild across the United States this week, with Oklahoma hitting approximately 105 degrees F, which is leading a number of equine owners to study their horse's heat tolerance with more than a little caution.... Read More
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Restraining Order Sought to Stop Nevada Mustang Gather
July 14, 2010
A Nevada woman is seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from completing the July 10 gather of 1,200 mustangs from the Owyhee complex in northern Elko County until mid-August, after most foals in th... Read More
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Summer Riding: When the Rider is Hot, the Horse is Hotter
July 08, 2010
A hot humid day. One rider. One horse. Both are exercising at a moderate level. Who is more likely to overheat? It might surprise you to know that your horse gets hotter much faster than you and is more susceptible to the negative ef... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report First Quarter 2010
July 07, 2010
The International Collating Center, Newmarket, United Kingdom, and other sources reported the following disease outbreaks. Contagious equine metritis (CEM) was reported from France, Germany, the UK, and the USA. France confirmed a single case in a T... Read More
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Equine Vet Zimmel Named Chief of Staff of UF Vet Hospitals
June 29, 2010
Dana Zimmel, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP, a clinical associate professor at University of Florida's (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named interim chief of staff of UF's Veterinary Hospitals. Zimmel has served as asso... Read More
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Kentucky's Equine Safety Net Program Modifies Eligibility Requirements
June 28, 2010
According to a recent report, one out of every 10 work-eligible Kentuckians is unemployed. In response to the significant increase in jobless horse owners, the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) has modified eligibility requirements for its Equine Sa... Read More
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American Humane Association Awards Grant for Horse Stall Fans
June 18, 2010
Beating the heat is the goal for Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program (FLTAP), and with a recent $2,000 grant from the American Humane Association's Meacham Foundation Memorial, the Purple Haze Center will accomplish just that. ... Read More
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Missing Kansas Horse Found Dead
June 09, 2010
A horse allegedly stolen from a Kansas breeding ranch last month was discovered dead in a ravine just one-quarter mile from its Ellis County pasture. The mare's owners reported the animal missing from the RMH Ranch on May 23 afte... Read More
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Anhidrotic Horses -- New, More Accurate Risk Factors Found
June 03, 2010
Nearly 5,000 horses from 500 different farms helped identify anhidrosis factors for University of Florida researchers. Geography, breed, and use of horse were examined to determine factors for anhidrosis--the lack or decreased production of swe... Read More
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Twelve New Equine Fact Sheets Available From TheHorse.com
May 12, 2010
This week TheHorse.com has launched 12 free, handy Fact Sheets on topics of interest to hands-on horse owners. These are invaluable additions to the more than 30 widely acclaimed Fact Sheets that TheHorse.com launched in 2009...... Read More
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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
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Winter Care for Older Horses
February 01, 2010
Owners need to consider how they will meet their older horses' nutrient requirements during the winter.... Read More
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Kentucky Horse Owners Urged to Prepare for Winter Storm
January 26, 2010
Kentucky livestock producers and other animal owners have been urged to prepare for a severe winter storm that is expected to strike the Commonwealth near the end of the week. "Kentucky has been slammed by severe winter weather ... Read More
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Horse Owner Profiles Help TheHorse.com Better Serve You
January 22, 2010
An expanded Profile section on TheHorse.com will help us better serve our users and allow you to better manage your communications from TheHorse.com. Registration on TheHorse.com is FRE... Read More
