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Heat of Summer and Competition

Performance horses in all disciplines, from racing to western pleasure, are expected to deliver optimum performance all year around, regardless of temperature. Allowing the horse to deliver optimum performance in the summer under conditions of high temperature and humidity presents several challenges to the horse owner. Proper management of working conditions, water consumption and feeding practices can help meet the challenge.

First, avoid working the horses during the warmest part of the day when possible. Early morning and evening rides are better for both horse and rider. Horses confined during the day should have shade, ventilation and fresh clean water. This applies to horses in stalls, at shows or in the pasture.

A horses instinct to fly is sometimes stronger than his common sense, making him more prone to fence-related injury than other animals. For this reason, not all fences are appropriate for a horse. This guide will help you select the best fence to serve your needs as a horse owner.

Horses need a balanced diet of high-quality hay, alfalfa, oats or grains and vitamins and minerals. Whether you have a high-performance horse, a pregnant mare, foals or a breeding stallion, tailor their diet to their purpose to keep them performing at their top level. Read more for expert advice on Horse Feed & Nutrition from the horse care professionals at Tractor Supply.

You've discovered that your horse has an open wound. If you can do it safely, assess the wound to determine whether it requires an emergency call to your veterinarian.

If the injury is not an emergency, you may be able to administer first aid yourself. Learn more about how to care for an open wound on a horse from the experts at Tractor Supply Co.

Buying & Selling Horses

Buying & Selling Horses Thinking about buying a horse? If you are considering the purchase of a horse here are a few tips from professionals on the best way to go about it.

Properly tacking up a horse is important for the safety, comfort and performance of both horse and rider. Read more for general information about tacking up a horse for Western riding.

Abused and Neglected Horses Find New Lives at Rescue Ranch

When Stephanie Pierce noticed two horses starving near her Nevada home, she did more than simply contact animal control authorities.

When the patients are horses, veterinarians' house calls can be a little unpredictable and the vet school textbook doesn't always apply out on the farm.