During the holidays, people enjoy plenty of special treats, so why shouldn't horses? Holiday  treats can provide pleasure and add beneficial nutrients to your horseâs diet. Certainly, everyone enjoys seeing the horse's reaction when offered a s
Cold weather and early darkness sometimes lead to neglect of basic horse needs, but daily diligence will help insure maximum horse health.
Weight loss, decreased body condition, loss of muscle mass, and changes in eating behavior coupled with less energy, become apparent as a horse ages.
Although most horses are very adaptable to cold weather, they must be managed sensibly during winter, and higher quality feed and better shelter may be necessary to maintain health.
The shipment of the estimated 400 horses captured must be halted until Colleen Westlake, Lady's owner, inspect the horses and recovers her horse.
During summer months, it is easy to provide loving care for the horses and make sure they are fit and in good health, but it isn't all that easy during the dark cold days of winter.
The horse has two natural defenses against cold, a long hair coat and a layer of fat beneath the skin. Both provide an excellent means of insulation against the cold.
The Future of HorseManShip reflects the ultimate goal of everyone in the horse industry coming together for the mental, emotional and physical well-being of the horse and greater partnerships between horse and rider.
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.
While The Ride's main focus is highlighting great Western horsemen and women, each episode includes a featured horse available for adoption from A Home For Every Horse.