Horses Articles

Wrap or Bandage a Hock

Jan 22, 2020 | Health, Horses

Proper Way to Bandage a Hock It is more difficult to apply bandaging over the knees and hocks. Care must be taken to...

Jan 22, 2020 | Health, Horses

Knowing how to treat horses with minor cuts and tears is important for every horse owner. This article discusses six...

Jan 22, 2020 | Health, Horses

What is an ectoparasite? An ectoparasite is a parasite that lives on the skin surface of an animal--in this case, the...

Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Correct Structure and Travel A horse standing straight on their front and rear...

Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Type of Gaits Understanding how a horse moves is the first step in identifying...

Jul 31, 2019 | Facilities, Horses

Barn Functions The primary requirements of a horse barn are to: provide protection from extremes in weather keep the...

Jul 31, 2019 | Facilities, Horses

Highways, Entrances, and Parking Areas Several issues must be addressed before the client steps onto the property. In...

Jul 31, 2019 | Horses

Carey A. Williams, Ph.D. joined Rutgers University in July 2003 as its Equine Extension Specialist, and Associate...

Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky There are five natural gaits of horses. These natural gaits include the walk,...

Jul 31, 2019 | Facilities, Horses

Hay should be stored in a different building or barn if possible. Hay Storage In ideal situations, hay would not be...

Jul 31, 2019 | Diseases, Horses

Laminitis is inflammation within the sensitive laminae of the feet. It can occur for many reasons, but as a...

Jul 31, 2019 | Horses

Krishona Martinson was raised on a dairy farm in Colfax, Wisconsin where she was active in 4-H and showing dairy...