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Pre-Purchase Exams
You have found your dream horse, now what? Do not let your heart make the decisions, and instead safeguard yourself by requesting a pre-purchase exam. - Workshops
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Equine Nutrition Essentials
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 8 hoursLearn the basics of equine nutrition, from diet components to selecting feeds, with lectures and hands-on activities for horse owners and barn managers. - Articles
Options for Quick-Fix Mud-Free Horse Turnouts
All-weather paddock construction options feature a recommended approach and alternative simpler but less durable constructions. - Articles
Horse Farm Design: An Agricultural Engineering Approach
Research-based information for the planning and construction of well-designed equestrian facilities. - Articles
Mud-Free Turnouts for Horses
Equine farms with limited acreage should have an all-weather paddock and manage heavy use areas. - Articles
Construction of Equine All-Weather Paddocks for Mud-Free Management
Construction guidelines are provided for an all-weather, mud-free surface suitable for the turnout of horses. - Workshops
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Equine Internal Parasites, Prevention, and Pizza
When Multiple Options AvailableLength 2 hoursLearn how to identify and manage equine internal parasites, use fecal egg counts to guide treatment decisions, and gain hands-on experience with practical parasite management strategies. - Articles
Sycamores, Maples, and Sycamore Maples - Which Are Safe for Horses?
This article explains the differences between some frequently confused trees, some of which are toxic to horses. - Articles
Pasture Management by the Seasons
Pasture management can be a lot of work. Here's how to break down your planning by the season. - Articles
Trick or Treat: Things to Think About when Giving Your Horse a Treat
Treats are a great way to both reward good behavior and show affection to a beloved pony or horse. But there are a few things to consider before giving your horse treats. - Articles
The Importance of Weighing Horse Feed
Not all flakes of hay or scoops of grain are the same! - Articles
Rain Rot in Horses
Rain rot is a skin disease that can be frustrating to owners, but with the right care can often be easily treated. - Articles
Pennsylvania is a Top Ten Horse State
The results of the American Horse Council 2017 survey are now available, and include information on the number of horses, economic impact, and other equine data in the U.S. and in Pennsylvania. - Articles
Noxious Weed - Catsear
Horse owners should manage catsear presence in pastures and limit their horses' contact with the plant. - Articles
How Hard is Your Head?
Wearing a helmet is an important part of horseback riding. Choosing the proper design and build of a helmet is key to riding safely. - Articles
Horse Management During Wet Weather
Unfortunately for the horse owner, persistent and large amounts of rainfall can create challenges for equine care and have negative effects on your horse's overall health. - Articles
Being a Fit Rider Can Help Your Horse
While riding a horse is a form of exercise, doing exercises off the horse can allow for a rider to become both more competitive and a stronger rider. - Articles
Buttercup Control in Horse Pastures
This article will discuss how to properly control buttercups in horse pastures. - Webinars
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Donkey Care Essentials
When 12/01/2026Length 1 hourLearn the fundamentals of donkey health, behavior, and nutrition in this Lunch and Learn webinar. Gain practical knowledge to support the lifelong well-being of your donkeys. - Webinars
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Finances of Horse Ownership
When 10/20/2026Length 1 hourLearn how to budget for horse ownership by exploring common expenses, hidden costs, and estimated annual costs for a variety of horse care situations. - Articles
New World Screwworm in the U.S: What Livestock Producers Should Know
Recent detections in the Southwestern U.S. highlight the importance of producer awareness and maintaining a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship. - Articles
Ride Safe - Essentials When Riding the Trails
There are many considerations to keep in mind as you prepare to hit the trails. - Articles
Recognizing a Healthy Donkey
Donkeys and horses share some similarities; however, there are differences in resting vital signs, behaviors, and body condition scoring methods. - Articles
When to Blanket a Horse
Horses have two natural defenses against cold; a long hair coat and a layer of fat beneath the skin. Both provide an excellent means of insulation. - Articles
Tall Fescue: Potential Problem for Pregnant Broodmares
While tall fescue is not harmful to most horses, pregnant broodmares can develop fescue toxicosis if they eat endophyte-infected tall fescue.



























