Helping Your New Horse Fit In
The American Association of Equine Practitioners offers some sage advice for settling in a new horse: Bringing a new equine companion home can be a very exciting experience; however, it doesn’t come without its challenges and stresses as you try to help your new friend “fit in.” Horses go through a good deal of stress […]
AAEP Presents: Foaling 101: Essential Preparation and Neonatal Care for Horse Owners
January 13, 2026 Comments Off on AAEP Presents: Foaling 101: Essential Preparation and Neonatal Care for Horse Owners
Brought to you by the Horse Owner Education Committee of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. This is a recording of a webinar presented on Feb. 12, 2025. Join AAEP member veterinarians Drs. Chelsea Folmar and Taylor Huffman for a webinar discussion that will help you prepare for the foaling season. Learn how to create […]
Continue reading …How to Prepare a Foaling Stall with Limelite Show Horses & 831 Ranch
January 12, 2026 Comments Off on How to Prepare a Foaling Stall with Limelite Show Horses & 831 Ranch
Foaling season 2026 is here, and the importance of disinfecting a newborn foal’s stall is a priority! Watch as trainer Brian Henry of Limelite Show Horses and 831 Ranch in Loma, Colorado, for their preferred methods of preparing and disinfecting the foaling stall. Thank you to the team for the wonderful instructional video! Check out […]
Continue reading …What to Expect When You’re Expecting (a Foal!)
January 12, 2026 Comments Off on What to Expect When You’re Expecting (a Foal!)
From AAEP: FOALING SEASON IS UPON US! Do you have any mares due soon? Here’s what to expect when you’re expecting (a foal): 🐴 If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you’re almost there. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally uncomplicated. However, being a prepared and informed owner will help […]
Continue reading …The Overweight Horse — A New Year’s Resolution
January 10, 2026 Comments Off on The Overweight Horse — A New Year’s Resolution
Preventing Obesity — from Equine Guelph. Equine Guelph has made a New Year’s Resolution to empower horse owners to learn more about their horse’s nutrition and needs. January, dubbed by Equine Guelph as Nutrition Education Month, will be dedicated to learning more about the overweight horse – increasing awareness of what caregivers can do […]
Continue reading …Winter Barn Ventilation: Balancing Warmth and Well-Being
January 4, 2026 Comments Off on Winter Barn Ventilation: Balancing Warmth and Well-Being
From University of Minnesota Extension: Winter barn ventilation: Balancing warmth and well-being Does winter weather have you battening down the hatches or stalling your horses more frequently? In tightly-sealed barns, moisture, dust, and ammonia can build up fast. As a result, poor air quality may harm your horse’s lungs as well as your own. Proper ventilation can […]
Continue reading …Can Humans Really See Pain in Horses? What New Research Reveals About Equine Facial Expression.
December 27, 2025 Comments Off on Can Humans Really See Pain in Horses? What New Research Reveals About Equine Facial Expression.
Posted by Mark Andrews, Equine Science Update: Horses play an essential role in human society as working animals, companions, and elite athletes in sport. Because they cannot verbally report discomfort, their welfare depends heavily on how accurately humans can recognise signs of pain and distress. While most people can easily recognise pain in other humans, […]
Continue reading …Preparing for a Barn Disaster from University of Minnesota Extension
December 26, 2025 Comments Off on Preparing for a Barn Disaster from University of Minnesota Extension
University of Minnesota Extension offers wonderful, educational resources for new and experienced horse owners when it comes to safety. Read their barn disaster prep instructions below, and find the complete article here: Preparing for a barn disaster | UMN Extension We’re also sharing a link to a webinar offered to UMN readers on social media regarding […]
Continue reading …Commissioner Miller Applauds Kennedy, FDA for Conditional Approval of New Drug to Fight NWS in Dogs
December 23, 2025 Comments Off on Commissioner Miller Applauds Kennedy, FDA for Conditional Approval of New Drug to Fight NWS in Dogs
The following statement may be attributed to Commissioner Miller: “I applaud the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for conditionally approving Credelio Quattro-CA1 to treat screwworm infestations in dogs. This decision strengthens our defense against a parasite that threatens our companion animals as well as livestock, wildlife, and the broader food supply. I also […]
Continue reading …LSU Vet Med Researchers Investigating Equine Herpesvirus
December 22, 2025 Comments Off on LSU Vet Med Researchers Investigating Equine Herpesvirus
Baton Rouge—In November 2025, there was an outbreak of Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), which predominantly causes respiratory signs but can cause issues such as neurologic disease and abortion in pregnant mares. LSU School of Veterinary Medicine researchers are investigating EHV-1 to determine where the virus resides in the body during latency. This could help develop a […]
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