The following list of OSU Cooperative Extension Fact Sheets cover horse-specific subjects. Fact sheets are short articles that provide recommendations on a titled subject. Information is based on research and best management practices of the related industry.
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ANSI-3973 Feeding Management of the Equine
The objective of feeding management is to provide a ration with balanced nutrition in a manner which maximizes nutrient utilization while lessening the occurrence of digestive disorders.
ANSI-3997 Nutrient Needs of Horses
This fact sheet helps understand the principles of how rations are formulated to meet the needs of horses.
ANSI-3920 Body Condition of Horses
Body condition refers to the amount of fat on a horse's body. This fact sheet discusses body condition scoring system and the points to consider when using this system.
ANSI-3970 Nutritional Concerns for Exercising Horses
This fact sheet discusses the nutritionists' goal to maximize the nutritional impact on exercise, so owners can prioritize exercise and breeding programs which produce and maintain the desired equine athlete.
ANSI-3975 Nutritional Considerations for Broodmares
The successfulness of any breeding program will depend partially on correct nutritional management of broodmares. This fact sheet discusses the nutritional needs of the gestating and lactating mare.
ANSI-3981 Managing Grazing of Horses
Few horse owners prioritize grazing and forage management. Money is wasted by feeding more supplemental feed, and the appearance of the grazing area is undesirable.
CR-3917 Fescue Toxicity and Horses
While fescue has some good qualities, it has significant and important shortcomings for use by horses. Problems with fescue and horses are related to ingestion of fescue infected with an endophyte.
ANSI-3922 An Overview of Stallion Breeding Management
Those who manage stallions are concerned with maintaining a healthy horse that meets expectations as a breeding animal. This report provides an overview of management needs for breeding stallions.
ANSI-3920 Body Condition of Horses
Body condition refers to the amount of fat on a horse?s body. This fact sheet discusses body condition scoring system and the points to consider when using this system.
ANSI-3975 Nutritional Considerations for Broodmares
The successfulness of any breeding program will depend partially on correct nutritional management of broodmares. This fact sheet discusses the nutritional needs of the gestating and lactating mare.
CR-3917 Fescue Toxicity and Horses
While fescue has some good qualities, it has significant and important shortcomings for use by horses. Problems with fescue and horses are related to ingestion of fescue infected with an endophyte.
E-960 Techniques for Safely Handling Horses
This circular discusses horse behavior, handling and moving around horses, leading, catching, and haltering horses, and handling feet and legs of horses.
ANSI-3915 Training Horses Safely
Horses possess many attributes which make them a species of choice for human companionship and service. Relating to horses requires a knowledge of their behavior. Without this knowledge, involvement with them can be dangerous.
ANSI-3983 Physical Conditioning of Horses
This fact sheet provides an overview of how horses respond to exercise, and how physical conditioning enhances this response.
E-960 Techniques for Safely Handling Horses
This circular discusses horse behavior, handling and moving around horses, leading, catching, and haltering horses, and handling feet and legs of horses.
ANSI-3924 Bit Selection for Riding and Training Horses
The objective of this fact sheet is to assist the inexperienced rider in the selection of bits. Identifying differences in bit construction and understanding some of the important principles of bit use will provide an educated basis for selecting bits.
ANSI-3970
Nutritional Concerns for Exercising Horses
This fact sheet discusses the nutritionists' goal to
maximize the nutritional impact on exercise, so owners can prioritize exercise
and breeding programs which produce and maintain the desired equine athlete.
VTMD-9120 Respiratory Diseases in Horses–What You Can Do to Prevent Them
Early detection of respiratory disease is important for successful treatment and to minimize days lost in training, racing, showing, or poor performance, which often is the greatest cost. This fact sheet discusses the different types of respiratory diseases in horses.
