Horse News
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Horse Business
New Thoroughbred Makeover Award for Top-Placed New York-Bred Horse
by EquiMed Staff
June 22, 2018 11:44
The Retired Racehorse Project has announced a new award to be offered at the 2018 Thoroughbred-Makeover, taking place Oct. 4-7 …
AAEP Foundation Announces 2018 Recipients of $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch …
by EquiMed Staff
June 20, 2018 11:22
Three distinguished veterinary students aspiring toward careers in equine medicine are selected to receive a $75,000 scholarship …
Common Issues of the Aging Horse
by EquiMed Staff
June 15, 2018 15:30
For horses, ageing has its challenges in key areas, but correct choice of supplements can help horses maintain and function more youthfully …
General Horse News
$2500 REWARD Offered for Mr. Johnny Dial - Missing Horse
by EquiMed Staff
June 22, 2018 11:00
The missing horse, Mr. Johnny, is a 23 year old bay and white Paint Tobiano gelding …
Wood-Chewing in Horses: Examine the Diet for Cause
by EquiMed Staff
June 20, 2018 12:02
Is monotony the reason for wood-chewing in horses? Or has blame been misplaced …
Study Shows How Effects of Horseback Riding Improves Learning in …
by EquiMed Staff
June 19, 2018 16:10
Research shows the effects of vibrations produced by horses during riding lead to activation of the sympathetic nervous system, improving learning in children …
Horse Health News
New Guidelines on Preventing and Treating 'Equine Strep Throat …
by EquiMed Staff
June 18, 2018 15:00
Strangles, the 'strep throat' of horses is caused by a Streptococcus bacterium and is highly contagious …
Can Airborne Viruses Survive in Water and Infect Horses …
by EquiMed Staff
June 18, 2018 14:14
Research shows that horses can be infected by equine herpes viruses in water long after the animals shedding the virus are gone …
Choose Hemp Instead of Soy for Your Horse …
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.
June 13, 2018 12:51
Hemp seeds are high in the quality protein and fatty acids your horse needs to maintain and repair healthy tissues …
Horse People News
Back Country Horsemen of America Celebrates National Trails Day
by EquiMed Staff
June 19, 2018 15:48
BCHA is a non-profit corporation bringing about positive changes regarding the use of horses and stock in wilderness and public lands …
Monty Roberts Posts Demonstrations with Horses at Spanish Riding …
by EquiMed Staff
June 1, 2018 11:31
Austria's iconic Spanish Riding School invited Monty Roberts to demonstrate Join-Up last year in July and now Monty is making the demonstrations available on …
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Named Humane Horseman of the Year by the …
by EquiMed Staff
May 18, 2018 12:15
Senator Graham is recognized for his ongoing leadership to protect horses and burros from cruelty …
Horse Political News
House Approves $5 Million for Equine-Assisted Therapy to Aid Veterans
by EquiMed Staff
June 14, 2018 11:56
Funding will expand the use of equine-assisted therapy in conjunction with mental health care treatment and services to veterans …
House Interior Subcommittee Passes 2019 Interior Spending Bill …
by EquiMed Staff
June 1, 2018 11:35
The congressional bill maintains prohibitions on the BLM's destruction of healthy horses and burros and their sale for slaughter …
BLM Plan to Round Up of 6,000 Wild Horses from Public Lands Assailed
by EquiMed Staff
May 31, 2018 15:55
According to AWHC , BLM's push to reduce wild horse populations to the "appropriate management level" will leave these wild horse populations at extinction …
Horse Product News
Supplementing Your Horse with Thiamine
by EquiMed Staff
June 21, 2018 15:46
Horses at maintenance or in light work may not need any supplemental thiamine, but horses in heavier work schedules or under stress could benefit from …
Horizon Structures Presents Series: It's Hay Season for Horses ~ Are …
by EquiMed Staff
June 21, 2018 15:16
It is smart to know a few basics of haymaking and hay storage, so that you are confident you are not playing with fire when providing hay for your horses …
Innovative Fly Products to Provide a Comfortable Summer 2018 for Your …
by EquiMed Staff
June 15, 2018 12:34
Flies cause horses great discomfort during summer time, and Horseware is dedicated to keeping horses cool, protected from UV rays and free from flies …