By Ddee Haynes It rained at the fairgrounds in Shawnee, Okla., on Sept. 11-12. All three rodeo arenas were standing in mud. Not just a little...
By Krista Lucas Over many centuries, equine breeds have developed to meet new demands. Ponies, cold-bloods, warm-bloods and hot-bloods all have unique characteristics, with the warm-blood...
By Ddee Haynes The first thing you notice when she walks into the room is the wild blonde hair, sparkling eyes and a 100-watt smile. What...
By Lauren Lamb The No. 1 killer of horses in the United States is colic. Colic is not a disease but rather a combination of clinical...
By Lauren Lamb Last month we talked about lower respiratory tract disease in horses as it pertains to infectious pneumonia (bacterial, viral and parasites). This article...
By Ddee Haynes It is late Sunday afternoon as my 13-year-old daughter and I pull out of Perryton, Texas, pulling a 28-foot horse trailer and three...
By Krista Lucas Getting a horse to a professional level in any event or discipline takes time, dedication and plenty of heart. It can be a...
By Lauren Lamb The lower respiratory tract of a horse consists of the lungs and the small tubes running throughout the lungs (bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli)....
By Ddee Haynes How many times have horse owners heard this from a non-horse owner? Yes, speaking for myself I truly get it, a human’s life...
By Lauren Lamb The upper respiratory tract of a horse extends from the nostrils to the larynx, also known as the voice box, which is located...