Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc in The Horse The latest on the unlikely relationship between brain, behavior, and belly Researchers estimate that 2-10% of all horses crib. This stereotypy (defined as a relatively unchanging, repetitive pattern of behavior with … Learn More →

With so much distressing news being shared about the uncertain fate of our beloved wild horses and burros, it is all the more important to enjoy and appreciate them whenever we can. Today we’re sharing a beautiful story… the magic of … Learn More →

Are you wondering when your pregnant mare will foal? Use our Mare Gestation Calculator to find out! The average gestation length in the mare ranges from 320 to 362 days; most mares will foal within 330-345 days of successful breeding. … Learn More →

The normal equine hoof is designed to support a large animal and distribute landing forces to protect the structures of the limb. NANCY S. LOVING DVM As much as 90 percent of impact energy of limb loading is absorbed by … Learn More →

The University of Minnesota Extension Livestock Team has released a set of downloadable and customizable forms that can be used to create an emergency or contingency plan for private horse farms and boarding facilities. To access the University of Minnesota … Learn More →

Getting your horse to safety during a wildfire and a pandemic takes extra preparation. Two disaster planning experts offer tips to keep yourself healthy while evacuating your horses. Posted by Jennifer Whittle |     As of Aug. 6, wildfires have ravaged … Learn More →

Photo courtesy Dr. Jimmy Henning A lot of hay has been cut in recent weeks. The weather was good, but not perfect, as Kentucky weather is notoriously unpredictable. If you got some rain during haymaking, you are not alone. What … Learn More →

Four of five affected horses have succumbed to the illness.     Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) officials have confirmed horses in three counties—Baker, Holmes, and Jackson—with Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE). In Baker County, an undervaccinated 3-year-old Quarter Horse … Learn More →

On May 29th, 1995, a pale palomino colt tottered out of the woods right in front of filmmaker Ginger Kathrens’ camera. The rest is history. Ginger followed the colt, whom she named Cloud, through the seasons of his life. Cloud … Learn More →

The Horse spoke with the farm owner. Learn from her firsthand experience, and find out how to protect your horses. Posted by Diane E. Rice | Jan 21, 2020 | Hay, Horse Care, Horse Industry News, Nutrition, Poisoning & Toxicity, … Learn More →