Horses

Ranch horses need a forage-based diet for their health, energy and overall performance. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)
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Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet

Texas A&M AgriLife expert Jennifer Zoller, Ph.D. explains the importance of keeping forage as a main source of nutrition for your horse. Read More

The Kansas Department of Agriculture and the American Paint Horse Association hosted a trade delegation from China in October who visited Kansas and Nebraska to source high-quality horses for the growing equestrian market in China. (Photo courtesy of Kansas Department of Agriculture.)
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Paint horses focus of Chinese trade delegation visit to Kansas, Nebraska 

Piper Yule. (Photo courtesy of Covy Moore.)
Horses, Livestock, Outdoors, Youth

Fourteen-year-old cowgirl stars in her own show



Photos from a visit to the Oklahoma State Fair

Horse drinking water (Photo: iStock - hunnicutt2004)

Water: the most important nutrient

Prep is key when facing a disaster. (Journal photo by Shaun Scott.)

Mother Nature is always going to win, so prepare your horses for disasters 

Is it you or the farrier?

Horses are a key part of beef cattle operations across Texas. The Ranch Horse Program will be Aug. 4 in conjunction with the Beef Cattle Short Course Aug. 5-7 in Bryan-College Station. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Documentation a must in an emergency 

Nearly 70 horses die after eating feed contaminated with monensin

(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Pope rights himself at Roundup

Looking at a horse in person and trying it out by riding it more than one time, if possible, can help ensure a good fit between horse and rider. (Photo by Shawn Deering)

How-to guide for buying a horse