Dr. Thomas Lenz writing in The American Quarter Horse Journal reminds horse owners that up-to-date testing of horses for equine infectious anemia (EIA) is important because of the potential devastation of the horse population by the disease.
As prey animals, horses naturally react to unusual loud noises and movements made by fireworks. The louder the noise or the faster the movement, the more the horse will react.
Although time takes its toll on the older horse's bodily systems, much can be done to keep the horse healthy, spry, and capable of great companionship in spite of cold weather. Turning your old horse out to pasture is not the kindest thing to do du
As prey animals, horses naturally react to unusual loud noises and movements made by fireworks. The louder the noise or the faster the movement, the more the horse will react.
Every horse owner knows that fruits and vegetables make healthy holiday horse treats along with treats made using natural grains and molasses.
The fall season brings with it an increased risk of illness for the horses including Potomac horse fever which is one of the diseases that reach their peak in horses during this time of year.
The neglected horse has many needs including critical care for any wounds, curling or cracked hoofs, dental and skin problems, and deworming as well as a carefully developed refeeding program, plus gentle, kind human interactions along with a gradual incr
"Neglect is the worst thing that happens to the horse during the winter months. Most horses are turned out to pasture and we only see them in the dark at feeding time," states Ann Swinker, Penn State Extension Equine Specialist.
The fears and needs of your horse are stuck there in the back of its psyche based on millions of years of experience. Learn how 4 essential needs form and dictate your horse's behavior.
National Meet A Horse Day combined with Time to Ride events will introduce more new people to horses than ever before.