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04/22/2025

There are many thoughts, opinions and feelings about this entire situation…this is a good representation of a lot of them.
No one is perfect. Most of us are doing the best we can with the resources available to us. Be kind!

10/06/2024

If your horse eats dropped leaves from some types of maple trees, fast action will be required to save his life. >>>https://bit.ly/EQPreventRedMaplePoisoning

03/09/2024

Time to spring ahead and wake when it’s still dark out once again.

After you're done brushing your horses, don't forget to set your clocks ahead! It's Daylight Savings time!

02/14/2024

Remember about that 😅
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09/04/2023

07/31/2023

Hot summer weather puts horses at risk not only for dehydration and heat stress but also the skin damage and discomfort that accompany a sunburn— just like humans.

Equestrians love some chrome on a horse but we need to remember that those beautiful white patches and the non-pigmented pink skin underneath are more likely to suffer from sunburn, especially in areas where the skin is more sensitive — like around the eyes and the nostrils. In addition to the pain and discomfort, horses that are prone to recurrent sunburn may also face other long-term consequences, like the increased likelihood of developing squamous cell carcinoma (a common cancer).

If your horse is susceptible to sunburn, contact your veterinarian for more information about sun damage and recommendations to keep your horse protected this summer.

More information about sunburn and photosensitization is available on our website at https://aaep.org/issue/sunburn-photosensitivity

07/15/2023

We love horses everyday, but especially today on I Love Horses Day! How are you and your horse celebrating? Let us know in the comments below.

07/15/2023

COOL SCIENCE (pun intended)!

An old myth wants us to believe that horses should be walked until they cool completely after exercise, even in the summer. However, a study from 2020 looked at five different ways to cool a horse after exercise: walking, walking with fans, walking with intermittent cold water application, walking with intermittent cold water application and scraping, and stationary with continuous tap water application. As it turns out, the method that resulted in the quickest return to normal body temperature was stationary with continuous tap water application (2 minutes), while walking alone took the longest time for recovery (25 minutes).

Bottom line: enjoy your rides in the sun this summer but remain vigilant for signs of heat stress in your horse. If they look tired, it’s time for a drink, a cool bath, and a break in the shade.
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Brough to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

07/04/2023

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!

07/02/2023

Celebrating the hoof heroes of the equine world during National Farriers Week! Thank you for keeping our horse's hooves happy and health.

06/17/2023

With the Canadian wildfire smoke hitting us off and on the past couple weeks, this is good information on how it affects our horses.

Check out our latest infographic on keeping your horse healthy during periods of poor air quality. This infographic was designed by Hannah Lochner, University of Minnesota Extension.