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Unwanted Horses: The American Horse Council estimates there are 9.2 million horses in the United States, and 1 percent to 1.5 percent of these horses are unwanted, roughly 92...; More...

Disaster Preparedness Videos for Horse Owners Now Available: View three video segments on sheltering and evacuating horses during a natural disaster or emergency situation.; More...

Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) Outbreak: Find out more about the recent Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) outbreak and access links to recent reports and resources.; More...

HorseQuest Learning Lesson: Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource: eXtension’s team of horse experts have developed a new resource for horse leaders working with youth. Check out the HALTER lesson today!; More...

Conditioning Horses for Performance: Learn about conditioning programs for horses and preparing them for more intense riding during the spring and summer.; More...

Gastric Ulcers in Horses: Find out more about how gastric ulcers can silently affect your horse’s health.; More...

Protect Your Barn and Horses from Disease: Learn more about prevention, protection, and proactive ways of minimizing disease risk in your horse facility.; More...

Equine Shivers and Other Muscular Diseases - Free Webcast: Learn about Shivers and other muscular diseases that could affect your horse. Join us in this FREE webcast provided by My Horse University and eXtension HorseQuest...; More...

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January 31, 2012: Is oat hay still good for horses once it has turned bright yellow?

January 31, 2012: Other than keeping a colt for future breeding purposes, is there any benefit to leaving him a stallion...

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May 12, 2011: HorseQuest Learning Lesson: Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource

May 12, 2011: HALTER Level Two

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