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Survey Reveals Emotional and Practical Challenges in Managing Horse Weight
January 28, 2026
⎯ Edited Press Release
A recent study explores the attitudes, beliefs, and barriers owners encounter when their horses are overweight or obese.
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Body Condition Scoring: Body Condition Index and Other Techniques
January 6, 2026
⎯ Sarah Nelson
Different ways of monitoring body weight as well as condition are described in this article. For example the new body condition index (BCI) might provide a better way to judge your horse’s fat for some...
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