With all the different biologics on the market today, Dr Koenig sees a shift in the management of joint disease in horses with people getting more away from steroids as a treatment.
When a horse is head-shy or ear-shy, gaining the horse's trust so that he will be comfortable with activities that involve touching his head or ears such as haltering takes time and patience.
Beyond the obvious job the roof does of providing protection for the interior of the building from snow and rain, its ability to shed snow load and rain effectively is affected by its shape, pitch, and materials.
Funds will support critical advancements and research endeavors aimed at understanding and combating various equine diseases and bolster programs designed to improve the welfare horses at risk.
Whether you have 2 horses or 200, the ultimate goal is the same: ease of use, maintaining feed quality, accuracy of feeding and minimizing unnecessary footsteps.
Dr. Santiago Mejia, veterinarian at Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists, will discuss practical information for horse owners on how to handle emergencies and what to do when stressful situations happen.
By paying attention to the subtle movements of your horse’s body parts, you will be able to understand your horse and cater to its needs and insecurities.
Pain, discomfort, and the quality of life of their horses were concerns expressed by a majority of horse owners in survey.
From the beginning, when The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. was first founded in 1954, the organization’s traditional Standards of Proficiency were rooted in the discipline of Eventing.
Given the many common misconceptions inherent in traditional horsemanship, things could be a lot better for horses and their people if everyone had more understanding of learning theory.