July 16, 2025

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Are Horses With PPID at Greater Risk for Fractures? 
A study compares bone mineral density in horses with and without PPID to evaluate their risk of fractures. 
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Equine Biosecurity When Traveling
Follow these biosecurity steps to protect your horse at an event and avoid bringing home a disease to your other horses.
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Adding Hot Water to a Horse Barn
It is possible to have hot water in your barn if you have a heated area such as a tack room to house the hot water heater.
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The Bran Mash Myth for Horses
Feeding a bran mash to your horse does not confer the benefits that old-timers thought, so be cautious when using mashes as treats.
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What Does Your Barn Mean to You?
Human language and memory are tied to a sense of place, and barns mean a lot to horse folks. Let’s explore four lessons learned from our barns, the “place of horses.”
Horses and the Science of Contentment
Horses and the Science of Contentment
Dr. Sue Dyson says it is important to know your horse and be attentive to any slight changes in behavior.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Behavior
Keep an eye on your senior equid's normal daily activities in order to catch subtle changes in behavior that might call for management adjustments.
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Anti-Inflammatories for Horse Barns
Keeping anti-inflammatories in your barn's medicine cabinet allows you to administer them with your veterinarian's advice.
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Tips on Cooling a Hot Horse
If your horse gets hot and sweaty from exercise, you can help him cool down. Be aware that an overhot horse or a horse cooled too quickly can suffer physical issues.
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Cardiac Murmurs in Older Horses
This article can help you understand what it means and what to expect if your horse is diagnosed with a cardiac murmur.
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Horse Superficial Muscles Diagram
This horse muscles diagram can help owners better understand horse movements or injuries and visualize what's under the skin.
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Dogs on Horse Boarding Facilities 
Tips for keeping dogs safely confined at equine boarding facilities.
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How to Throw a Retirement Party for Your Horse
When 28-year-old Scotty retired from his long-held position as a saintly lesson horse, his owner threw a celebration. Here’s how to honor the special horses in your life when it’s time for them to ret...
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Insulin Dysregulation and Cresty Neck Score 
Insulin dysregulation—which is associated with equine laminitis—is best diagnosed with insulin testing.
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Research on Small Area Group Turnout for Stalled Horses
Researchers wanted to determine what size paddocks or pens were appropriate for lower-stress group turnout when horses are stalled a majority of the day.
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Senior Hoof Care
Learn more about senior horse hoof care from Dr. Carlos Carvajal, who offers information in English and Spanish.
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Have You Made Any Changes (Besides Feeding) in How You Manage Your Senior Horse?
Let us know in our online poll!
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Feeding Horses for Weight Gain
Helping horses with weight gain is more than just adding calories. You need to determine the cause of weight loss first.
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8 Health Issues for Horses in Summer
In this article, we cover 8 health concerns that your equids might face. These include anhidrosis, bruised hooves, conjunctivitis, dehydration, insect bite hypersensitivity, heat stress, photosensitization,...
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How to Recognize and Treat Thrush Video
Thrush is a common hoof issue in horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules. While often associated with unsanitary conditions, thrush can occur in horses living in pristine environments.
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Diagnosing Equine Laminitis 
Laminitis in horses, mules, and donkeys can be a life-threatening emergency. Here are tips on what to watch for and tell your veterinarian.
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How Much Does My Horse Weigh?
There are several methods to determine how much your horse weighs. These include scales, weight tapes, and weight calculations described in this article.
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Use a Pasture Hay Feeder to Reduce Waste
You can benefit your horse's health and save time and money if you choose the right pasture hay feeder.
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How to Restrain a Horse Video
Dr. Luke Bass helps us understand several techniques for restraining horses for procedures or needed management.
READER FAVORITES
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The Bran Mash Myth for Horses
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How Long Can a Horse, Pony, Donkey, or Mule Live?
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Horse Teeth by Age
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Tips on Feeding Older Horses with Dental Issues
POLLS & QUIZZES
FUN STUFF
Horses and the Science of Contentment
Horses and the Science of Contentment
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My Senior Horse Podcast: Equine Behavior
horse muscles diagram
Horse Superficial Muscles Diagram
dogs on horse farms and riding facilities
Dogs on Horse Boarding Facilities 
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