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Why Winter Alters “Marish” Behavior
If your otherwise cranky mare mellows out this winter, shorter days may be the reason. | MORE
Weather Alerts Explained
Understanding the language of weather reports will help you keep your horses safe. Here's the lingo you need to know. | MORE
Do Horses Learn by Watching Each Other?
A behavior expert explains how research has recently proven that horses can learn from the examples of others. | MORE
The Equitarian Initiative: Help for Horses in Need
The Equitarian Initiative is a new nonprofit organization with a mission to provide care for the world’s hard-working animals and education for their caretakers. | MORE
BCS: What Body Condition Scores Mean
The Henneke Body Condition Score system provides an accurate, objective measure of the body fat a horse has accumulated. The 9-point scale is relied on by veterinarians, researchers and horse owners to describe the body condition of a horse in a consistent and universal manner. In this EQUUS article from 2006, Don Henneke, PhD, explains how and why he developed the system and how it can most effectively be utilized. | MORE
Birdcatcher Spots Explained
An equine genetic expert explains more about these unusual white coat markings. | MORE
Nine Myths About Equine Rescues Debunked
Organizations that help horses in need are more important now than ever, but many misconceptions about them remain. Here’s how to sort the fact from fiction. | MORE
Rescued: Pulling a Horse Stuck in a Mud Puddle to Safety
A community rallies to save a trapped mare, using her pasture mate as horsepower. | MORE
Reducing the Risk of Injection-Related Infections
Infections at injection sites are rare, but your veterinarian will still take steps to avoid them. | MORE
How to Interpret Your Horse’s Head Bobs
How a horse's head bobs up and down can be an important clue to lameness. Here's how to read what you see. | MORE
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