While many experts agree that fleas are an uncommon parasite for horses, ticks can be prevalent and potentially present a danger to your horse’s health.Ticks are becoming an increasingly significant problem for horse owners in many areas of the...
Is your horse cold in the winter? The following excerpt from Keeping Horses Outdoors by Iveta Jebáčková-Lažanská helps answer that question by addressing the science behind your horse's temperature management.Horses are naturally equipped to handle the colder months; summer heat...
Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA's Right Horse program. This week's adoptable horse is Hali! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you...
Depending on whether you and your horses live in Maine, Kentucky, Montana, or California, winter in each area manifests itself differently. Each region has unique patterns; winter pastures in Montana look whiter than those in Northern California, which might...
Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA's Right Horse program. This week's adoptable horse is Flag Bearer! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so...
Founded in 1983, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) took in its first retiree in 1985. The mission of the TRF is to provide a sanctuary for animals coming off the racetrack. Shortly thereafter, they began pairing up the horses...
Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA's Right Horse program. This week's adoptable horse is Big City Seven! Check back weekly for a new featured horse...
It's often what you can’t see that leads to trouble, and that’s definitely the case with white line disease. Understanding the nature of this condition, its signs, and effective treatment options will help horse owners to ensure the long-term...
Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA's Right Horse program. This week's adoptable horse is My Man Ira! Check back weekly for a new featured horse...
When you think of the term “companion horse,” one that is versatile with the ability to fill a variety of needs isn’t what usually comes to mind. However, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...
