Weather & Equestrian News

Exploring the link between cars and climate change could offer insights into managing weather impacts on equestrian activities; six recommended reads delve into this critical issue, helping barn owners make informed decisions about their operations and horse care.

Scientists found a 250-million-year-old Lystrosaurus fossil inside an egg, proving that the ancestors of mammals once hatched from eggs too. This discovery might spark curiosity among horse owners about the ancient origins of their equine friends.

Toxic clouds near horse farms? The EPA under Trump limited public alerts on chemical leaks, posing risks to both people and horses near industrial sites. Barn managers should stay vigilant and consider backup alert systems for protecting their equine families.

Norway restarted its annual whale hunt this month, bucking international pressure to end commercial whaling. While this news doesn't directly impact horse care or riding plans, it highlights how some countries prioritize traditional practices over global conservation efforts.

Roaming animals play a crucial role in spreading seeds and sustaining ecosystems, but human barriers like roads and fences disrupt these vital movements. Horse owners and barn managers might consider how similar obstacles affect local wildlife and grazing patterns.

Sun unleashes massive far-side explosion, sending a cloud of charged particles towards Mars; a G1 geomagnetic storm may affect our weather systems on April 15, so keep an eye on any impacts this could have on equine activities.

Mark your calendars, equestrian community! For those in the Southern Hemisphere, tomorrow morning before sunrise offers a stunning celestial show with the moon sitting above Mercury, Mars, and Saturn — a perfect pre-ride or evening stable gaze.

While stargazing this April or May, horse owners might spot the stunning Coma Berenices galaxy cluster through a telescope, a breathtaking sight amidst the night skies above their barns.

Super Typhoon Sinlaku is barreling towards the U.S. Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, bringing fierce winds and heavy rains that could disrupt riding plans and threaten barn safety in mid-April.

The Atlantic hurricane season kicks off on June 1st and wraps up on November 30th, a period when horse owners and barn managers should stay alert for severe weather that could disrupt riding plans or threaten stable safety.

Solar panels have dramatically cut Ann Siegle's power bills in Michigan, dropping them from $150 to just $6 a month, showing how renewable energy could help horse owners manage costs long-term despite high initial investment.

Gastrobim, a new generic omeprazole paste for treating gastric ulcers, is now FDA-approved, offering horse owners an additional option to manage their horses’ digestive health, just like its widely used counterparts in Canada and Europe.