Tag: horses
Grazing horses on better pastures
A new study by Krishona Martinson and colleagues at the University of Minnesota shows that warm-season annual grasses have good potential for use in horse pastures.
EEE virus found in horse in Ashtabula County, Ohio
A horse from Ashtabula County was recently confirmed to have eastern equine encephalitis.
Wayne County’s Tom Bahl receives Ohio Horseman’s Council award
The Ohio Horseman's Council recently named Tom Bahl its 2017 "Gibby" award winner.
Demonstrations, clinics highlight Equine Experience
Three days of equine-related demonstrations and education planned for this year's Ag Progress Days should have horse lovers kicking up their heels.
Penn State Quarter Horse sale is April 29
The 15th annual Penn State Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale will be held at the Snider Agricultural Arena.
Manure management tips for horse owners
Regardless of the stable size or situation, there are steps we can take to improve the health of our soil and water by better managing our horse manure.
Brockwood Belgians sweep draft horse hitch classes
Dale and Tracie Brockhoff and daughter, Sarah, of Brockwood Belgians in Armstrong County, earned grand champion honors at the draft horse hitch competition.
Equine showcase, breeders’ short course in Ky.
The 6th Annual UK Equine Showcase and the 8th Annual Kentucky Breeders' Short Course are Jan. 27-28, both at the Fayette County Extension office.
Fight your horse’s canker hoof infection early
If your horse is sensitive to having its feet touched, has discharge, or has strange-looking tissue, call your vet immediately. Canker hoof infection home remedies promoted on the internet don’t work.
Canker hoof infection makes cranky horses
Canker is a chronic infection of the frog of the hoof. The frog is the soft, cushioned area at the rear of the sole of the horse’s hoof.
