Category: Monthly Editorial

During a mare’s pregnancy, moderate exercise  such as vigorous walking or riding will help control her weight and maintain muscle tone and strength needed for the

Flooding is the most common and costly disaster experienced by U.S. citizens. Flooding can be dangerous not only for horses but for ranchers and their

The pickup and trailer are hooked up, filled with diesel and tires checked. Clothes are pressed, and entry fees are paid. Practice went well this

Placentitis is an inflammation of the placenta usually caused by an infectious agent. It has emerged as a leading cause of reproductive loss in the

As a devoted horse owner, you take pride in your equine’s appearance. That’s why a sudden development of patchy, scab-ridden skin can be shocking, and

A horse’s nutritional requirements change when the temperature dips low during the winter. The ideal situation is to have a horse entering the winter acclimated

Basic conditioning of the equine athlete involves consideration of the event in which the horse will be competing, the level of competition that you expect the

Whether it’s a backyard pen for a single horse or a large equestrian center, a well-designed and maintained fence is an asset. While many people