Articles on Caring for Horses

Feeding Horses For Competition

Some of the feeding routines documented for eventing horses have scientists concerned.

Simple Trick Soothes Horses

Researchers have uncovered an easy way to calm horses that are nervous about traveling alone in a trailer.

Flavor Favorites For Horses

If your horse turns her nose up at carrots, try a banana, or better yet fenugreek.

Light Shed on Loading Horses in Trailers

Light levels make a difference with how comfortable horses are at entering a horse trailer.

Protein Supplements Help Maintain Muscle

Research now confirms that amino acid supplements do help horses maintain their muscling.

No Two Hoof Trims Alike

When scientists took a detailed look at the work of farriers, they discovered striking variations in the size and shape of freshly-trimmed horse hooves.

Guidelines for Feeding Horses Starch

Even when fed highly processed cereals, horses don’t experience an unhealthy rise in blood glucose and insulin if their meals are kept small.

Using Tryptophan to Calm Horses Questioned

In their review of tryptophan research, Australian scientists find that it’s too early to conclude tryptophan is effective and safe for calming horses.

Young Horses Fair Better With a Friend

Horses undergo a lot of stress if they’re suddenly left alone in a stall, research confirms.

Matching Horse Feed to Energy Needs

Knowing how horses respond to different feeds might help in designing a horse’s diet to best meet their exercise needs.

Plenty of Plump Horses

Overfed horses in United States are much more common than previously believed.

Don’t Feed Horses Zilpaterol

A feed supplement that’s given to beef cattle generates awful side effects when fed to horses, one trial has quickly demonstrated.

Synthetic Horseshoes Reduce Impact

Lame or arthritic horses may get relief by wearing plastic horseshoes, a recent study suggests.