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Humane Groups Fight US Horse Slaughter
Front Range Equine Rescue and The Humane Society of the United States filed a legal petition with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prevent former companion, working, competition and wild horses from being used as human food.
Summer Cold? Summer Sores? What's Making Your Horse Miserable?
What appears to be a summer cold or summer sores in your horse may be an infestation of worms.
New Case of Equine Herpes Virus-1 in Colorado
The Colorado Department of Agriculture is warning horse owners that an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) has been identified in Colorado. One case of the respiratory and neurological disease has been confirmed in Douglas County. The farm where the h
Sublingual Detomidine-Alternative Sedative
Research on using sublingual detomidine in horses to produce mild sedation is getting some serious attention. An efficacy study suggests that this may be an alternative to injectable sedatives in horses.
Horses Helping Kids with Autism
Researchers have known for some time that horse therapy helps children with autism in many ways when it comes to social interaction and better coordination in physical movement. Now the first scientific study of horse therapy finds its many benefits may h
What Do You Do When Your Horse Steps on a Nail?
Puncture wounds are always serious whether in the foot or on the body of the horse. When a horse steps on a nail creating a puncture wound, it is a true emergency and your veterinarian should be called immediately. The horse should be kept calm, and not a
Stem-cell Based Treatment Aids Olympic Horse
Ravel, a horse competing at the 2012 London Olympics, under went stem cell therapy treatment that helped heal a possibly career-ending injury to one of his legs, according to the Helen Woodward Animal Center in California.
Minimize Risk of Positive Drug Tests in Competitions
Over past competitive seasons, a number of horses and riders have been disqualified because of positive drug tests. The sensitivity of drug testing has increased greatly and often inadvertently administered substances that the horse has come into conta
Sharing Stories of Hope, Health, and Healing through Horses
Horses have an amazing ability to rehabilitate the human body and soul by sensing our emotions and providing comfort in times of need.
Miniature Horses as Service Animals - Making Life Easier
While manâs best friend â canine caregivers â make wonderful service animals, mini horses offer an alternative and have a longer lifespan than dogs.