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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.

Not all flakes of hay or scoops of grain are the same!

Rain rot is a skin disease that can be frustrating to owners, but with the right care can often be easily treated.

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.

Horse owners should manage catsear presence in pastures and limit their horses' contact with the plant.

Wearing a helmet is an important part of horseback riding. Choosing the proper design and build of a helmet is key to riding safely.

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.

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.

Try cherry-sized fruits with tropical and tomato flavors in your garden this season—grow ground cherries!

You can grow figs in Pennsylvania if you take steps to protect them from the harshest winter temperatures.

Finding the right calf starter for your calf program can be challenging. Whether purchasing a commercial feed or mixing on-farm, knowing the nutritional content is important for calf health and productivity.

Multicolored Asian lady beetles are native to Asia but have been introduced around the world. While they can be beneficial predators, they are displacing native lady beetle species and are fall invading home pests.

Also known as wax plants or porcelain flowers, hoyas can take many forms. After reading this article, you too may become a "Hoya Hoarder."

Tried-and-true vegetables are wonderful, but there are times a gardener might want to mix things up. Check out these unusual vegetables that will bring a bit of fun and funky to your garden.

Though suited to a subtropical environment, figs can be grown in Pennsylvania. Read on to learn how to enjoy figs in the home garden.

Gardening isn't just about nurturing plants; it's about cultivating an entire ecosystem that can thrive in harmony. Invite birds to your garden to create such spaces.

Several turfgrass alternatives can be incorporated into the family yard while maintaining grassy areas for children’s play areas, pet-friendly areas, and walking areas.

The invasion curve matches invasive species management to the stage of invasion: prevention, eradication, containment, and long-term control. Use it to set goals and target limited resources.

We can see evidence of hornworms in our tomato fields during the growing season. Sometimes, the only clue is droppings on a few leaves of the plants.

This article will discuss how to properly control buttercups in horse pastures.

German yellowjackets are invasive, pestiferous wasps that frequently build nests in and around human structures.

Learn how prioritizing the mental health of parents and children, practicing healthy habits, recognizing warning signs, and seeking support can strengthen family well-being and resilience.

This section addresses baseline environmental assessment prior to construction.

Parenting young children entails warm greetings, empathetic check-ins, fun activities, and avoiding punishment. Learn to build trust and positive connections to foster well-being and social skills.

Explore strategies to prevent coercive patterns in parenting. Break the cycle by fostering positive communication, understanding your child, and promoting cooperation.