The Logan County Horse Club in Guthrie is giving young people an opportunity to learn about horses, participate in educational activities and explore 4-H horse competitions, regardless of whether they own a horse. Lizzie Chapa, a Logan Coun
Weight loss in horses can be a difficult struggle for owners. Obesity is a welfare concern as excess adipose tissue can result in generalized inflammation, be a risk factor for equine metabolic syndrome and insulin dysregulation, osteoarthr
The horse's digestive system is designed for nearly continuous forage intake, making feeding management one of the most important factors in maintaining digestive health. Colic and other digestive disorders remain common problems in horses,
Hot temperatures can create serious challenges for horses and their riders, making heat management an important part of summer horse care. In the latest episode of OSU Extension Horses’ Tack Box Talk series, host Dr. Kris Hiney of Oklahoma
As horse owners, we spend a great deal of time making sure our horses have access to quality feed, hay, pasture, and water. Yet despite our best efforts, toxicities can still occur. Whether the source is a poisonous plant, contaminated feed
OSU Extension Specialist for Horses Dr. Kris Hiney writes: I was recently invited to speak to an industry group about issues affecting horses in barns. One factor that many may dismiss or not consider important is air quality. Sure, we have
OSU Equine News writes: Last month we talked about how much salt your horse may need. But what may be the best option for the form of salt? When you go to the feed store, there may be an entire shelf devoted to meeting your horse’s salt nee
When most people hear the phrase horse therapy, they often picture a person riding a horse as part of a rehabilitation program. While that is certainly one way horses help people, the reality is much broader and more complex. Horses are inc
As the temperatures continue to climb, it’s important to ensure horses are getting enough salt as they lose substantial quantities of electrolytes through sweating. Hay alone cannot supply a horse’s salt needs, as some forage is quite low i
