All concentrates do not weigh the same. For example: A 3-lb coffee can full of 32 lb/bushel oats = 2 1/2 lbs 34...
Horses Articles
Group Feeding of Horses
In a herd situation, horses establish a dominance hierarchy--a pecking order. In group feeding, you must keep...
Feeding Frequency for Horses
Feeding Guidelines When feeding the horse, there are three general guidelines one should follow. Feeds should be fed...
Horse Feeding Behavior
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky Horses devote more time to eating than to any other behavioral activity....
Abnormal Horse Behavior
Clint Depew, Extension Horse Specialist, Louisiana State University Animal behavior experts often refer to vices (bad...
Skin Pliability Test
The skin pliability test is a skin pinch test to determine if a horse is dehydrated. Usually the skin is pinched at...
Relating Form to Function: Horse's Front Legs, Side View
Ideal alignment of the horse's front legs, as viewed from the side. Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky When viewed...
Parasites: Pinworms
Pinworms (Oxyuris equi) can affect horse of all ages. The most noticeable clinical sign of pinworms is anal itching....
How to Groom a Horse
Jennifer Whittle, eXtension HorseQuest Intern We all spend countless hours getting our horses ready for the show ring....
Mane and Tail Comb
There are two main types of mane and tail combs- plastic and metal. A comb is often used on the mane to remove...
Bench Kneed
Bench knee is a structural fault of the horse's front legs. Bench, or offset, knees are characteristics of a horse...
Relating Form to Function: Horse's Frontlegs, Front View
Ashley Griffin, University of Kentucky The horse's forelimb bears 65 percent of its body weight. Therefore, it is...