My New Horse

Category: Equine Care

behavioral signs of pain in horses might include nipping when you tighten the girth or tail swishing while grooming or tacking, as seen with this chestnut horse in cross-ties having boots put on his legs by a female equestrian.
Understanding Behavioral Signs of Pain in Horses 
Learn how pain can impact behavior and how to recognize behavioral signs of pain in horses, so you can...
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a woman checks a palomino horse's lower leg for heat and swelling in a barn aisle
When to Call the Vet for a Horse
Learn the signs of illness, injury, and emergencies that mean it’s time to get veterinary help.
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close up image of a chestnut horse's four feet with minor hoof cracks in the front feet.
How To Deal With a Horse’s Hoof Crack 
Learn what causes hoof cracks, how to deal with a horse’s hoof crack effectively, and tips to prevent...
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small horse farm barn and paddocks
Manure Management on Small Horse Farms 
Read about real-life examples of manure management on small horse farms, including composting, storage,...
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a woman learning How to Transition a Horse to a New Feed weighs a bucket of new horse feed with feed bags in the barn aisle.
How to Transition a Horse to a New Feed
If you’re thinking about changing your horse’s type or brand of feed, a smooth and gradual transition...
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The sunbleached horse coat and mane of a black Icelandic Horse in a field
Sun-Bleached Horse Coats: Why it Happens and How to Prevent It 
Learn what a sun-bleached horse coat is, why it happens, and how to prevent fading with proper care,...
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A bay horse eating hay in an overgrazed, drought-stressed field needs horse pasture alternatives
When Grass Isn’t Enough: Supplementing Your Horse's Forage
Discover effective horse pasture alternatives to support nutrition during periods of drought or heat...
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two rotational grazing horses in a field with white temporary fencing behind them.
Maximize Your Horse Pastures With Rotational Grazing
Learn how rotational grazing can improve pasture health, reduce overgrazing, and support your horse’s...
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a buckskin horse tied to a hitching post with a mane and tail brush hanging nearby
Poll: Must-Have Horse Care Items
From grooming tools to barn essentials, tell us which of these horse care items you absolutely can’t...
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filling a paint horse's water bucket in his stall as part of a day in the life of horse care
A Day in the Life of Horse Care
Let's walk through a typical day in the life of horse care, which might include feeding, watering, grooming,...
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daily horse grooming routine infographic lead image
Your Daily Horse Grooming Routine: Step-by-Step
Follow the steps in this handy infographic to keep your horse's coat and skin healthy and pick up on...
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how to check horse eyesight as a veterinarian assesses a bay horse's left eye with gloved hands.
How to Test Your Horse’s Eyesight at Home
Learn how to test a horse's eyesight and recognize early signs of vision problems.
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