Many people assume that horses first came to the Americas when Spanish explorers brought them here about 500 years ago. In fact, recent research has confirmed a European origin for horses associated ...

We’ve all been there—staring at the fly spray options on the feed store shelf. What is the difference? While there are many different active ingredients, there are two different foundational ...

Horses pulled the fire wagons in New York from 1832 till 1917, and were a source of great pride for firemen, who showed them at the National Horse Show in Madison Square Garden. By Fran Jurga for ...

Wondering about fit, materials, construction or other horse blanket features? Here are some commonsense answers to all your blanketing questions. It’s strange how the everyday practice of blanketing ...

Warmer, wetter weather puts your horse at greater risk of several skin conditions. Here’s what to do if you spot one of these four issues. Ahhh, spring. Another winter is past, and the first warm, ...

When you see a horse suffering in a bad living situation, of course you want to help. But it’s important that you know what to do to stay within the law. The aging gray mare across the back fence ...

Salt is an essential nutrient for horses, and salt blocks provide an easy way to ensure they get what they need. But with several different salt block options available, which is best for horses?

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Two horses in Louisa County, Virginia, have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). The index case developed neurologic signs, became recumbent, and was euthanized. Another horse on the ...

If you find small, white, crusty spots (called aural or ear plaques) in your horse’s ears, resist the urge to pick or scrape them off. These wart-like growths are nothing to worry about and your ...

If you have even a passing interest in equine nutrition, you’ve probably heard of probiotics. These mixtures of bacteria and yeast are designed to aid a horse’s digestion by restoring the balance of ...

According to the Arizona Department of Agriculture, two horses at a private facility in Pinal County have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). The horses are quarantined. EDCC Health ...