On May 9, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture alerted Kentuckyâs Agriculture Commissioner, James Comer, and staff in the Kentucky State Veterinarians Office of Dr. Robert Stout of an illness affecting horses that had participated in the Bucksnort Tr
Famous for its magic and nostalgia, this long-time horse race tradition dates back to 1937 when Bing Crosby greeted the first guests, and Seabiscuit won by a nose in 1938.
Farriers work hard year-round to provide quality hoof care for horses worldwide. To honor their dedication and service, American Farriers Journal created National Farriers Week. In its 13th year, National Farriers Week is an opportunity to honor your farr
Avian influenza viruses infect horses in Mongolia but do not cause outbreaks of disease because they failed to acquire key genetic changes to enable cross-species transmissibility.
American Competitive Trail Horse Obstacle Challenge creates days of fun and brings in money for rescues and charities.
A horse charity in England is asking someone to step forward to help a horse that is especially sensitive to midge bites that result in a condition known as "sweet itch." The Whitchurch-based HorseWorld Visitor Centre is appealing for a sponsor or skilled
Broken bones and fractures in horses are always serious, and, depending on the condition of the horse, the complexity of the break or fracture, and the resources available for the care of the horse, can lead to disability or euthanasia of the horse.Â
Open sores or rubs on legs or joints aren’t just unsightly; they affect how a horse travels, and Hock Shields can play a part in your winning strategy.
âThe Hock Shield, an adjustable and elasticized hock boot for healing hard-to-fit areas, is a custom fit hock protector designed to STAY IN PLACE to prevent and heal hock sores.â
The Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) announced that its annual Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover competition will be reformatted and achieve new heights in 2013 with the Mustang Million. This ambitious event seeks to place 1,000 wild, untouched horses int