By Megan Rolf. This fact sheet discusses how five genetic defects are inherited, how to understand the genetic testing results received from AQHA and Animal Genetics, Inc., and the probability of producing an affected horse.

By Mark Johnson. This fact sheet explains how to calculate placing scores for livestock competitions.

By Kris Hiney. 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. Revised April 2015.

By Kris Hiney. Examples of recordkeeping in this fact sheet will assist in designing records for the horse breeder. Revised September 2016.

By David Freeman. This fact sheet discusses body condition of horses, how to rate them, and how to improve body condition. Revised February 2015.

Kris Hiney Freeman. By-product and nontraditional feeds for horses. Revised September 2016.

By David Freeman. 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. Reviewed September 2016.

By David Freeman. This fact sheet provides a guide, complete with photos, to back plaiting a lead rope, as well as plaiting a snap to a lead rope. Reviewed September 2016.

This fact sheet discusses how to feed a horse that is in poor body condition to a successful, healthy weight. Reviewed February 2015.

By David Freeman. This fact sheet provides information on feeds and ration evaluation for horses. Reviewed February 2015.

By David Freeman. This fact sheet helps identify the nutritional basis for decision making for feed selection, specifically safely meeting nutrient needs and following feeding practices that aid digestion. Reviewed February 2015.

By Kris Hiney. This fact sheet discusses the water intake for horses.

By Kris Hiney. This fact sheet discusses how to ensure adequate water intake for horses.

By Kris Hiney and Elisabeth Giedt. This fact sheet discusses the different parasites found in horses and their control.

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. Reviewed January 2013.

By David Freeman. 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. Reviewed January 2013.

By Carolynn MacAllister and David Freeman. This fact sheet discusses the reproductive management of the mare. Reviewed March 2013.

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. Reviewed January 2013.

By Kris Hiney. This fact sheet discusses the different aspects that effect sound growth in young horses. Revised September 2016.

By David Freeman. This fact sheet provides recommendations on preparing the foal to be weaned, weaning methods, and care and management of the weanling horse. Reviewed January 2013.