Feeding weanlings through early training requires careful balance to support steady growth, proper mineral ratios, and sound development without overfeeding.

Subtle joint inflammation can limit performance before lameness appears. Learn how to recognize early stress and support active horses in training. March 18, 2026 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

An equine veterinarian helps one reader identify the toxic plant horse nettle and describes how to keep her horses safe. Question:I’m worried that a weed that grows on my property may be horse nettle, ...

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Feeding performance horses isn’t about adding more feed to their bucket when the workload increases. It requires precision through balancing energy supply, supporting gut health, and meeting your ...

Most horse owners have had a season when their usual fly routine just did not seem to work as it once did. You spray carefully before turnout, only to notice flies returning sooner than expected. It ...

Outlawed more than three decades ago, soring is still found at some gaited horse shows. What will it take to end this inhumane practice for good? I’ve been around horses since I was a kid. But when I ...