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Editor’s Postcard: Learning to Listen

December 13, 2024 by Kim Roe

Horses Don’t Always Want What People Think They Want Not that long ago the norm for top-notch equine care was to stall horses at night and turn them out in paddocks or fields in the day. We spent a lot of time leading horses in and out, stall cleaning was …

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Purina Animal Nutrition announces ambition for every horse in America to reach optimal body condition

December 12, 2024 by Press

Dr. Mary Beth Gordon, PhD, Senior Director, Equine Technical Innovation at Purina, demonstrates how to use a weight tape.

Their new horse weight management challenge, Through Thick and Thin, seeks to empower owners to help their horses achieve and maintain healthy body condition and lifestyle Arden Hills, Minn. (November 11, 2024) – Purina Animal Nutrition announced today the launch of its new challenge, Through Thick and Thin, which seeks to …

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Survey Finds Half of Horse Owners Unaware of Lesser Known Stressors

December 10, 2024 by Press

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Identify causes of stress to help prevent equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) Do you know what’s stressing your horse out? A recent survey found that an overwhelming majority of horse owners know that stress is one of the leading causes of ulcers, but only 33% can correctly identify all potential …

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Small Farm Makeover: Bedding Matters

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 by Kim Roe

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Material and Technique Choices Save Time and Money We’re all interested in finding ways to save money while still providing our horses good care. Purchasing bedding is an essential expense horse owners face and is especially important during the wet, frozen, winter months. Horses need a soft, dry place to …

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PranaHorse Offers Complimentary Tickets for Volunteers to Attend “Energy Healing for Horses” Online Event

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 by Press

Portland, OR – December 5, 2024 – In a heartfelt gesture of gratitude to the dedicated volunteers of local horse rescue organizations, PranaHorse is offering free access to their online event Energy Healing for Horses, scheduled for December 12, 2024. This exclusive offer is available to volunteers from Oregon and …

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Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet

November 15, 2024 by Press

Ranch horses need a forage-based diet for their health, energy and overall performance. Photo Credit Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife.

Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains the importance of keeping forage as a main source of nutrition November 4, 2024 – by Alex Cozzitorto For ranch horses, a forage-based diet is not just a recommendation; it’s essential for their health, energy and overall performance. Understanding their unique digestive system helps highlight why forage …

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Texas A&M AgriLife leads program prioritizing mounted patrol horses’ health, safety

October 23, 2024 by Press

In the upcoming course, veterinary professionals will educate riders on what they need to know to maintain a mounted patrol horse’s health and safety. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Equine health course to equip riders with essential horse care skills October 10, 2024 – by Ashley Vargo Texas A&M University System veterinarians and Texas A&M AgriLife educational development specialists are collaborating to deliver a new training program to educate mounted patrol units throughout the nation on all the skills needed to care for their …

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Small Farm Makeover: Rodent Control on Horse Properties

October 10, 2024 by Alayne Blickle

Barn Owl Box. Photo Courtesy Alayne Blickle.

Consider Natural Solutions Fall is a good time to consider rodent control plans as that’s when mice and rats really start showing up in our barns looking for a warm, dry place to hang out for the winter. Rodents are probably one of the toughest challenges to deal with on …

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Support the Outbreak Alerts You Rely On!

October 10, 2024 by Northwest Horse Source

The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), which provides the vital Outbreak Alerts many of our readers and members appreciate, is conducting a biosecurity survey with support from the USDA. By participating, you’re helping protect horses from infectious diseases and ensuring the EDCC can continue improving this valuable resource for the …

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Equine Nutrition: Feeding for All Life Stages

October 3, 2024 by Press

Join us for an evening with Natalie Sullivan, MS PAS, On Course Equine Nutrition, LLC as she details the specific nutritional needs of horses as they grow and age. Horses require certain vitamins, nutrients, and management styles as they grow from foal to adult to geriatric. You will leave with …

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