Information for Horse Owners
Disease and Disease Prevention
Understanding common infectious diseases, limiting their transmission and being pro-active in their prevention will save horse owners in terms of dollars, frustration and loss of use of their horse.
The Mosquito and Biting Insect Borne Diseases:
- West Nile Virus
- Equine Infectious Anemia
- Equine Encephalitis (EEE, VEE, WEE)
Disease Prevention
Infectious Diseases
Forages and Pastures
- Managing Grazing
- Stocking Rates for Native Oklahoma Range
- Forages
- Planting Bermuda Grass
- Fertilizing Bermuda
Health Management
- Summer Riding - Protecting Yourself: a course in Heat Related Illness
- Optimizing Water Intake
- Avoiding Heat Stress
- Common Internal Parasites
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Prebiotics
- Probiotics
Mares and Foals
- Managing Mares for Breeding Success
- Feeding the Broodmare
- Foals
- Weanlings
- Estrus Behavior Video
- Angular Limb Deformities
Training and Behavior
Working with horses safely and effectively requires a fundamental knowledge of behavior coupled with good horsemanship skills.
Weight Management
Feeding horses correctly involves being able to evaluate the proper body condition score of your horse as a reflection of its energy intake. Visit these resources to learn more about achieving the correct condition or weight for your horse.