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An expert's advice on choosing blankets
A proper wardrobe will help keep a clipped horse healthy and comfortable through the winter.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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4 easy ways to ice-proof your horse's hooves
The rock-hard accumulations of ice and snow that can get packed into a horse’s feet can cause lameness and injury. Here’s how to keep ice balls from forming.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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North Dakota Rodeo Horse Tests Positive for EIA
The horse lived in McKenzie County.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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10 Most Poisonous Plants for Horses
Of the hundreds of toxic plants in North America, only a handful are likely to bring serious harm to horses. Here are the ones most poisonous to horses in the United States.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Which Oil is Best for Horses?
There are no "bad" oils for horses but some are definitely considered better than others. The ratios of these two fatty acids differ among various fat sources—many oils and foods are much higher in…
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November 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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3 ways to prevent blanket injuries
Protect your horse from common blanket-related problems this winter with these simple measures. Of all the things your horse could injure himself with, his blanket seems an unlikely candidate. But…
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November 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Maryland Oldenburg Colt Tests Positive for Strangles
The horse lives in Calvert County.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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How to identify 8 common equine skin diseases
What you need to know about the 8 most common equine skin diseases: Those skin lumps, bumps and bald patches on your horse that you can probably handle on your own.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Our days of wonder
As any rider can tell you, one of the greatest joys of working with horses is discovering our potential together.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Help for the farriery-phobic horse
Whether rooted in a bad experience or inadequate training, a horse's aversion to having his hooves handled is a serious problem.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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A different kind of dream
The struggle to restore my rescue mare’s soundness has helped me to appreciate the joys of horses that have nothing to do with riding.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Maryland Mare Euthanized After Contracting Strangles
The horse lived in Anne Arundel County.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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USDA APHIS issues vesicular stomatitis virus alert
On October 31, 2025, vesicular stomatitis New Jersey virus was confirmed in horses on two separate Arizona premises.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Virginia Horse Industry Board solicits 2026 grant pre-proposals
Up to 60 awards are anticipated from a pool of up to $500,000
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November 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Help your horse love his job
If you’re having trouble motivating your horse to do his best, consider the possibility that he’s just not cut out for your discipline.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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3 ways to pest-proof your barn for winter
Follow three simple steps to keep wildlife from wintering in your barn. Simple measures, like keeping feed in metal containers and sweeping up bits of grain that fall on the floor, go a long way…
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November 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Two ways to soak hay
The best way to add water to hay depends on why you're doing it in the first place. If you are wetting hay to control heaves or respiratory irritation, the goal is to flush away dust or keep it from…
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November 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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The basic facts about Lyme disease in horses
This insidious infection is a persistent threat to horse health in some parts of the country. Here's what you need to know to protect your horse. Definition: infection with the bacterium Borrelia…
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November 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Michigan Mare Euthanized After Contracting Strangles
The mare lived in Sanilac County.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Guilt-free tack care
To strike the right balance between not cleaning enough and cleaning all the time, here’s a practical guide to the care your gear needs and when.
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November 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Chromatic Fund commits nearly $100,000 to sporthorse welfare research
The research projects, which will be funded through The Foundation for the Horse, will focus on supplements and steroid use.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Multiple EHV and Influenza Cases Confirmed at Montana Facility
The cases are located in Beaverhead County.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Good news!
Doors open for New Jersey's first veterinary school
Shreiber's mission includes providing care through a large animal field service
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November 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Are the ticks that target horses getting more aggressive?
some ticks prefer the darker and more moist areas on a horse, such as the belly, inguinal or perianal regions
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November 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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'Barn Stories,' Ep. 89: Love story
Do you think horses are capable of experiencing true love? This "Best of Barn Stories" episode might leave you wondering.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM