Horses

Horse-racing industry awaits decisions on thoroughbred regulations

shosch@bairdholm.com — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:58 -0400

Horsemen and women around the U.S. await clarity under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (“Act”). Passed in December 2020, the Act was the most extensive regulatory overhaul of the horse-racing industry since 1978.

Hauling horses? Here are five pro tips to keep in mind

arobinson@neogen.com — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

We all know the basics to ensure safer trailering for our horses such as brake early, take turns slow, etc., but what are some of the more minute aspects that are in need of our consideration?

From the horse’s mouth: Written agreements for your ranch’s equine enterprise

garrett.reed@mcafeetaft.com — Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Horses have been an integral part of livestock production since they were first imported with cattle by the Spanish in the early 1500s. While some modern ranches have transitioned to the use of “motorized horses” – all-terrain and utility-task vehicles (ATVs, UTVs) and dirt bikes – others continue the legacy of gathering, sorting, doctoring, branding and moving cattle by horseback.

Detecting and treating colic in horses

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

If you have a horse, the chances are that you will encounter a colic at some point. It is important to be knowledgeable, prepared and have a good working relationship with your veterinarian.

Signs and prevention of heat stress in cattle, horses and dogs

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Review signs of heat stress and prevention methods for cattle, horses and pets.

Help nix the culex mosquito that transmits 3 of 5 core equine diseases, and more

arobinson@neogen.com — Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

For your horses and livestock, hang fans to keep mosquitoes out of your barns. You also can deploy proven mosquito prevention products to do all that you can to control them and the risks they can pose to your family and animals.

Rotational deworming for horses: Its risk today, and how to spur change

arobinson@neogen.com — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

While word may travel fast, change can sometimes happen a bit slower. Such is the case with rotational deworming – an outdated approach that is still used today, albeit less, as studies indicate.

[Podcast] Farriers – when the shoe fits, with Spencer Ray

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Spencer Ray and Phil Knight (Nike guru) are both shoe dogs, just for different animals. Both work with athletes, to help them perform in ways that their sports, athleticism, unique body types and gaits require. As a farrier, Spencer works with the kind of animals that don’t talk back, but they do stomp, kick, dance around and sometimes jerk his shoulder out of its socket. He shares a piece of that life with listeners today and describes how his work is changing and how customer tastes are changing. Come prepared to learn something new.

Horsemanship and safety in the feedyard

aaron.yoder@unmc.edu — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Feedlot managers must know the abilities of both riders and horses in order to avoid putting them in situations they aren’t equipped to handle. If necessary, the manager should be ready to provide training for either rider or horse to help them acquire necessary skills.

7 nutrition facts to help horses weather the winter

arobinson@neogen.com — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:42:04 -0400

As weather changes, so should a horse’s diet, but not in the way some may think.

The horse market explosion

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:06:27 -0400

After surviving an economic freefall in the 2008 recession, the horse market is at an all-time high. The reasons include a resurgence of lucrative rodeo events.

Mosquitoes undeterred by drought: 4 tips to protect your horse

arobinson@neogen.com — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 19:24:35 -0400

While much of the western half of the U.S. endures near-historic drought levels, one might anticipate this year’s mosquito season to be a walk in the park.

Solving a horse’s ‘behavioral’ problems

arobinson@neogen.com — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:00:01 -0400

“If a horse isn’t safe and bombproof, he doesn’t stay at our house,” says horsewoman, wife and mother of four Korrina Tomes-Hughes. When Korrina acquired a “witchy” horse who often squealed and kicked out, she quickly told her husband they had one year to solve her behavioral issues or she was “out of here.”

Equine arthritis FAQs: Healthy joints for happy trails

arobinson@neogen.com — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:26:11 -0400

By preventing equine arthritis and managing a horse’s arthritic condition, you can make sure you’re making the most of every second, minute and hour spent in the saddle.

Fly control tips for healthy horses

arobinson@neogen.com — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:00:01 -0400

It’s a nice, sunny day – perfect for a trail ride with your horse. You sink into the saddle in pure relaxation. Then, suddenly, a horse fly lands on your horse’s rear end.

Equine and farm animal liability statutes

tdowell@tamu.edu — Fri, 22 May 2020 14:00:01 -0400

Many livestock and horse owners around the country are concerned over potential liability if someone gets injured during a horse or livestock activity.

Choosing handlebars or hooves

shannonw@uidaho.edu — Fri, 22 May 2020 14:00:01 -0400

Many ranches today utilize ATVs for jobs that historically were done on horseback, and some beef operations do not even own a horse.

Cooling off your saddled co-worker

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 14:00:01 -0400

I’ve lived and worked all over the West, and I never thought I could get too hot until I moved to Texas. Sometimes it would be so torrid there the horses would come up to the water trough looking like Appaloosas.

Ranchers use ATVs more than horses

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 20:52:04 -0400

ATV’s have replaced horses as the go-to vehicle on the ranch, according to a recent Progressive Cattle online poll.

Farrier supplies and tools for the part-time ‘shoer’

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:00:01 -0500

Some horse owners and ranchers shoe their own horses. For this task, they need to assemble an appropriate set of tools.

Recognize hidden dangers of mycotoxin in horse feed

nadams@alltech.com — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0400

Nutrition has always been important to Tara Anspach, especially when it comes to her family and her horses.