Research Update on Crib-biting and Colic

…windsucking behavior were invited to participate in a questionnaire?based survey about the management and health of their horses. The prevalence of colic was calculated and used to identify associations between…

A Horse by Any Other Name?

…you want to? Are you looking for the right horse name? Take a look at this post from Five Star Ranch for some prompts, guidelines and interesting associations. Reach out…

Caring for Livestock During a Disaster

…of volunteers who are trained, equipped and coordinated to move into disaster areas to deal with livestock evacuation. These County Animal Response teams (CART) likely include local stockmen associations, rodeo…

Horse Barn Disaster Planning

…preference, but may also be a breed requirement (different breed associations have different requirements). If the horse is registered, one or more of the below identification methods are probably in…

Make Over Your Bad Hauler

…trailer and will remedy negative associations your horse might’ve developed. Cramped Quarters Your mistake: Trailering your horse in a cramped, uncomfortable space. Why it’s a problem: Limited space will give…

9 Tips for Show-Ring Shine

…check with your breed association before using one, as some associations forbid them.) Don’t over-do—less can be best. Your goal is to highlight, not saturate! Tip #7: Shine and smooth…