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24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain: Shifting the Paradigm of How We See Lameness
The Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram is a catalog of 24 behaviors which scientific studies have demonstrated can be associated with pain in the ridden horse.
State Veterinarian Advises Horse Owners To Protect Against Disease
While there is no way to eliminate all risks of disease when comingling horses, vaccinations and good biosecurity measures reduce the risk on the farm and while at competitions.
Forces that Caused Horses to Develop a Single Toe
Horses can do some amazing things - run at high speed; jump, and dodge sideways; and can cover 100 miles in a day, all on one toe!
Oxbow Leaves Orb Behind to Win Preakness
Many had hoped that this would be another 1978 when Affirmed won the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and Belmont, but Orb couldn't outrun Oxbow and trailed at 4th place at the finish.
Hybrid Horse Halter Line Expands with Lariat and Break-away Options
The only halter on the market to combine the functionality of both a webbing and a rope halter with the addition of a 180 degree slide ring has expanded to include both a lariat and breakaway option.
Tally of Mosquito-borne Diseases in Horses Continues Upward
According to government reports, 53 cases of Eastern equine encephalitis and 17 cases of West Nile virus have been reported in horses in 2013 with more expected this year.
Breeders' Cup to Partner with Retired Racehorse Project
Each year the best horses in the world gather for the Breeders’ Cup to vie for top honors, and in recent years the Thoroughbred Makeover brings esteem for newly retired horses.
Research Shows Horses Prefer Straw Bedding
The choice of bedding material is an important aspect of horse-barn management. Bedding can increase dust levels that can pose respiratory problems in both horses and their handlers. In addition, bedding choice will have an impact on the cost of housing
Horse Trainer Group Indicted on Soring Charges
According to a Tennessee Humane Society press release, federal authorities have indicted four people in Tennessee on horse soring charges including a renowned horse trainer.
Terminal Cancer Patient Sees Beloved Horse One Last Time
âSince Mr. Keat couldnât visit his horse himself, they would bring his horse to him. So it was - the horse was brought to the hospital for a few last moments with the dying man.â