Sue M. Copeland
Hay Shortage
Texas’ epic 2011 drought left horse owners desperate to find hay. See what strategies three horse people used to get through it, then use their experience to be sure your horse will never be without “green gold.” | MORE
Climate Change and Horse Health
Weather-pattern changes can cause far more than inconvenience. See how experts say they could affect your horse's health--and you. | MORE
Teachers’ Pets
Meet the four-legged significant others that rule the barns--and hearts--of six world-class trainers in 1995. | MORE
A Guide to Equine Color Genetics and Coat Color
What's the difference between a chestnut and a sorrel? A paint and a pinto? A cremello and a perlino? And how do you breed for any of them? Use our color guidelines to find out. | MORE
The Slaughter Debate: Your Response
Sue Copeland crunches the numbers on horse slaughter and shares her readers' response to the slaughter issue. | MORE
The Slaughter Debate: Save the Horses?
Sue Copeland discusses the controversial topic of horse slaughter in the U.S. | MORE
Balance Comes First in Western Pleasure
Have you sacrificed balance for slower speed in your pleasure horse's lope? Troy Compton explains why balance should come first. | MORE
New Weapons To Fight Lameness: 3 Case Histories
The cause of lameness in horses can be elusive. Three diagnostic tools may help your vet better find--and fight--lameness in your horse. Here's a case history on each one. | MORE
Morris Animal Foundation
Know about Morris Animal Foundation? When you learn what it's done for your horse, you'll be glad you do. | MORE










