A research project funded by an equine charity in Speen, Buckinghamshire, The Horse Trust, has found that 40% of horses suffered a traumatic injury within the past year with only 13% of injuries occurring during riding exercises, while 62% occurred while
Two of the horses were shot and killed and a third had been shot and suffered greatly until located by the owner, who had the severely injured horse euthanized.
Beginning January 1, 2013, the FEI General Assembly has made a change in veterinary regulations that all horses to be newly registered with the FEI must be microchipped. The microchip must be compatible with ISO 11784 and ISO 11785, and all microchip info
A plastic coated traditional metal horse shoe that can be glued on instead of having to be nailed to the hoof appears to have great possibilities.
At a special event taking place on Tuesday June 19, 2012, at the Horse Palace Warm-up Arena, at the CNE grounds, from 12:00 â 1.00 p.m, the Community Association for Riding for Disabled, Liberty Horses and the Toronto Mounted Police will be showing
Since Congress lifted a ban on horse slaughter last week, people within the industry are hoping to open a slaughter house within 30 to 90 days. The meat would be shipped to Asia and Europe.
Treating symptoms is rarely the answer to solving a medical issue long term since an equine’s metabolic processes can quickly become unbalanced if feed supplements are used without care and attention.
While scientists have yet to determine the exact line between acceptable and unacceptable stress, handlers can pay attention to signs that their horses aren't coping well with stress.
The possibility of exposure to disease occurs with even the best biosecurity practices and since a horse can be harboring disease agents,he should be isolated for 10 days upon returning home.
Equine Asthma Spectrum is a broad term introduced a few years ago to align descriptions of the progression of respiratory conditions in horses with those found in people.