When and Why to Blanket Your Horse

Horses have a much wider thermoneutral zone then humans do. Research has shown this means a fit and healthy unclipped horse typically feels cold only when the weather creates temperatures below 0°C and they feel hot when it reaches 25°C. Humans have a much narrower thermoneutral zone of between 25 and 30°C. So when we…

Can Horses Hear Electric Cars?

A study by the British Horse Society, in conjunction with the Electric Vehicle Association Scotland, sought to determine how well horses could hear electric vehicles and what their reaction to these electric vehicles was.

Does Weather Effect Activity Levels of Pastured Horses?

Pasturing horses can promote better mental and physical health compared to stalling. While pastures allow horses the opportunity to increase their physical activity, factors such as weather may impact whether or not they take advantage of this opportunity. Researchers at Michigan State University evaluated the effects of temperature, humidity, precipitation and wind speed on horse…

Understanding a Hay Analysis

In most cases, the majority of a horse’s diet should consist of forage, such as hay. A hay analysis can help you determine if your horse is on a well-balanced diet and can also be useful when managing horses diagnosed with nutrition-related disorders. When reading a hay analysis, values will be reported “as sampled” and…