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Lions and Bears in the Wilderness, Oh My!

When it comes to successfully handling wildlife encounters in the wilderness, Colorado Division of Wildlife Game Warden Ron Zaccagnini (who also owns horses) has 30 years … READ MORE »
Horses and Mud: Not a Good Mix

It’s that time of year: It rains and snows and eventually the ground becomes a mushy, slippery place that makes it tough for your horse. Horse … READ MORE »
Laminitis: The First 48 Hours

Laminitis: The term strikes fear in every horse owner. But what exactly happens in those important first hours when your horse comes down with this hoof … READ MORE »
Does Glucose Play a Role in Laminitis?

How your horse absorbs glucose may contribute to his likelihood of getting laminitis. A University of Queensland study supports the hypothesis that glucose starvation of the … READ MORE »
A Dad’s Perspective: Giving up Horse Shows for Trail Riding Still Breaks the Bank

It’s often difficult for those of us immersed in our horse lives to see ourselves, or our horse situation, as “others” see it. And by others, … READ MORE »
What Causes Laminitis?

Independent agricultural researcher Katy Watts is devoting herself to the topic of laminitis so you don’t have to. In this piece, Katy explores the different triggers for … READ MORE »
An Eastern Approach to Treating Laminitis

Along with supplements and acupuncture, veterinarian Joyce Harman utilizes traditional Chinese medicine in her practice to treat laminitic horses. And she’s not the only one. Natural … READ MORE »
Cowboys and Cowgirls and Horses: You Gotta Love Those Westerns

I thought it was a bad idea. I’m talking about the 2010 remake of the classic Western “True Grit,” the one the Coen brothers made. And … READ MORE »
A Home For Every Horse

Get the word out: www.equine.com has developed a program called, “A Home For Every Horse,” with the goal of finding homes for as many unwanted horses as possible. … READ MORE »
Once a Stunt Double, Still a Horsewoman

During 30 years of working as a stunt double horsewoman, Sylvia Durando never got hurt—unless you count the time that mule blew up during the filming … READ MORE »
Have Internet in Your Barn? This Woman Remembers Horse & Buggy Days

Our government’s determination to bring Internet access to everyone reminds Horse&Rider Editor and Associate Publisher Juli Thorson of the many things her grandmother saw emerge during her … READ MORE »
Who’s at Risk for Laminitis?

Most Americans think their horses are not at risk for laiminitis, despite the loss of equine superstars like Secretariat and, more recently, Barbaro to the disease–as … READ MORE »
Two Women, Two Horses and a Knight in Shining Tow-Truck Armor

Have you ever been traveling in the middle of nowhere in the middle of the night pulling two horses in your trailer on rain-slicked roads and … READ MORE »
Right From The Equine Veterinarian’s Farm: Winter Horse Care

Many horse owners sometimes wonder, well, does my equine veterinarian personally go through all that’s needed for winter horse care? Do horses have to wear blankets? Can … READ MORE »
A First Horse At 55: How One Woman Learned a Lot the Hard Way

Mae Mays is 69 years old and oh so much wiser than when she entered the horse world nearly 20 years ago. “I didn’t even know … READ MORE »
A Supplement for Equine Competitors That Helps Them Focus without Feeling Drowsy

Horses that are feeling nervous or stressed are easily distracted–which disrupts both their training and performance. Now a new supplement, VISION™ Focusing and Calming Supplement, is … READ MORE »
Veterinarians and Horse Owners Team Up to Implement New Deworming Strategy

When Kevin Nelson, DVM, Union Grove, Wis., hosted a barbecue and horse fecal egg testing party, it was the most well-attended educational and social event Bristol … READ MORE »
This Book Gives the Run Down on Reining

If a book can be exciting to look at, then Reining Dreams is certain to get your heart pumping. You don’t have to know anything about … READ MORE »
A Cool New Tool for Diagnosing Lameness in Horses

Is your horse lame? Equine caregivers know all too well, identifying and treating lameness in horses can be a frustrating and expensive process. Equine Guelph’s new … READ MORE »
Is Your Horse Game for a Game?

Does your horse have a sense of humor? Does your horse appear to be bored with the same old, same old? Then you may want to … READ MORE »
Raisins? Watermelon Rind? What’s a Safe Treat for a Horse?

Sure, we all know horse cookies are fine, but what about everything else? Horse owners often ask equine nutritionist Dr. Juliet Getty about the safety of … READ MORE »
Dr. Allan Hamilton on Horses and Emotions

Can horses be overwhelmed by intense human emotions? How do horses benefit humans? Dr. Allan Hamilton, an author and neurosurgeon, took questions from participants of our free interactive … READ MORE »
When it Comes to Horse Ailments, It’s Smarter Than You— and Waterproof, Too

A little knowledge can be a scary thing, especially when it comes to horses. That’s why most of us keep our vet on speed dial, and … READ MORE »
Whole Heart, Whole Horse Can Lead to a Whole New You

Little changes that lead to big changes take time—in both humans and horses. That’s one of the philosophies explained in the thoughtful, delightful book Whole Heart, … READ MORE »
Hunter-Jumpers Will Soon Have a New Point System-Among Other Changes

After decades of discussion, debate and consternation, the current increment system—the way points are calculated when a horse places in a class at a rated competition—has … READ MORE »