Horse Resources for Small Farms

This page is designed for the horse owner. Topics in this collection include: Management, breeds, reproduction, foaling, nutrition, health, and other equine resources.

Management

Managing small-acreage horse farms in Western Oregon and Western Washington

These seven steps can make your horse farm safe, efficient and environmentally friendly. Learn about horse grazing habits, pasture rotation, weed control, manure management and well water protection.

Melissa Fery, David Hannaway, Garry Stephenson, Linda Brewer, Scott Duggan | Jun 2024 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Managing Small-Acreage Horse Farms in Central and Eastern Oregon

This publication presents a system for managing horses, pastures, and manure that will make your farm safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly. It is intended for horse farms from 1 to 10 acres in the high dry regions of eastern and central Oregon.

Garry Stephenson, David Hannaway, Mylen Bohle, Linda Brewer, Ellen Hammond, Cory Parsons, Peter Schreder, Melissa Fery | Dec 2017 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Introduction to Housing for Horses

This publication reviews the basic needs of the horse and discusses the management considerations important to the horse’s comfort and health that need to be met to keep your horse at your home, or board it elsewhere. References providing more detailed information are listed at the end of the article.

C.M. Brady, K.S. Kanne, M.A. Russel | Apr 2018 | Online resource

Breeds, Reproduction & Foaling

Breeds of Livestock: Horses

This site is intended as an educational and informational resource on breeds of livestock throughout the world.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Cornell University: Cornell Equine Park

The Cornell Equine Park is the "hidden gem" of the College of Veterinary Medicine with 165 acres of green pastures, 62-stall main barn, stallion and broodmare barns, all less than two miles away from the College. The entire facility is a learning lab for DVM students and researchers, with the horses as the teachers.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Nutrition

How to Feed a Horse: Understanding the Basic Principles of Horse Nutrition

How do you properly feed a horse? With so many feed, supplement and hay choices available, many people find themselves wondering exactly what their horse needs for good health and nutrition. Many horse-feeding opinions and myths make deciding what to feed even more difficult. The law requires commercial horse feed manufacturers to put information concerning their feed on a "feed tag," which is either attached to or printed directly on the bag. This tag provides essential information on what the horse will be eating. However, most horse owners either don't understand or don't take the time to read this information. This publication explains your horse's nutritional needs, common guidelines to observe when feeding your horse and how to determine if your horse's nutritional requirements are being met.

Kylee Jo Duberstein, Edward L. Johnson | Jul 2015 | Online resource

Feeding Alternatives for Horses

A balanced ration for horses should provide nutrients required for body maintenance, growth, reproduction, and work. These nutrients include carbohydrates and fats (energy), protein, vitamins, minerals, and water. Rations will vary with the needs of the horse taking into account there level of activity or production.

Joe B. Johnson | Apr 2018 | Online resource

Basic Horse Nutrition

Knowledge of horse nutrition has grown by leaps and bounds during the last 15 years. Research has become more precise and critically evaluated. But more important, this research has given horse owners greater understanding of nutrition. They are more aware of the basic nutrients required by all classes of horses, than in past years.

Bob Coleman | Apr 2018 | Online resource

Health

Animal Science: Horses

The basic nutritional management for horses should be the same, whether you are feeding a horse to win a 4-H show, a competitive trail ride, or the Kentucky Derby. The ultimate goal in feeding should be to have a healthy horse able to perform in the desired manner.

C.M. Brady, K.S. Kanne, M.A. Russel | Apr 2018 | Online resource

Other Equine Resources

The Horse

This resource offers a vast selection of equine publications, products, and services. Topics such as horse care, diseases and conditions, nutrition, hoof care, lameness, farm and barn, breeding and reproduction, vet and professional, and more.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

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