âWhen we put horses in an unknown environment with unknown events popping up (a backpacker turning the corner, a deer crossing a path) we should expect the inexperienced horse to spook.â
"Horse slaughter is a predatory, heinously cruel industry which encourages and rewards the irresponsible behavior of a very small segment of the horse industry.â
Horse Portal will be a hub of activity for teenagers this summer from July 23 to Aug 10 with the new Horse Behavior & Safety online course.
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.
Horse Health College, sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, is a partnership to provide a unique interactive educational opportunity for horse owners to learn about horse health. Horse Health College is open to anyone with an interest in caring for horses
Performing a daily once-over of your horse only takes minutes a day but can keep small problems small and help prevent problems from becoming life threatening or expensive.
With winter weather, the holidays and horse shows and competitions taking place, chances are that many horses will be exposed to flu viruses which are highly contagious in horses. Horses are infected by two distinct strains of influenza A. Much like human
âAlthough horse soring, the intentional inflicting of pain to horses feet to achieve a high stepping gait, has been illegal for well over 30 years, it is still practiced in clear violation of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) of 1970.â
The American Horse Councilâs initiative offers $100,000 in cash and prize incentives for engaging newcomers in horse activities..
The American Quarter Horse Association adds new awards recognizing top American Quarter Horses in professional rodeo.