1) The Pastured Horse : Stalling is not necessary for all horses, but protection from the winter elements is necessary. Horses acclimate to winter conditions extremely well, but need to be able to escape the...
What mares want Like all horses, mares are mostly interested in the best things in life – eating, playing, socializing with their friends, and being comfortable. They don’t like to be alone, and prefer...
Swimming with Horses There are few things that equal the exhilaration of taking a horse swimming on a hot summer day.They like it, too !! The power that you experience as they surge forward, paddling strongly...
RABIES and HORSES Did you know that this is a disease that is very common in mammals, but that many people do not realize horses can get it, too ? You vaccinate your dogs and cats for it – but do you...
PREMISE ID and the NATIONAL ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (NAIS) In the interest of protecting animal health and as a crucial foundation of the agricultural infrastucture, the NAIS has been proposed and is...