Strict enforcement of a state equine health regulation at the weekly Camelot horse auction in Cranbury has raised fears among rescue groups, concerned the situation could mean more animals going to slaughter.
The alternative of locking a horse alone in a stall or paddock is much more stressful, and allowing obesity and laminitis to occur is cruel and expensive.
Considering potential threats posed to your horse, your knowledge of, and access to, a first-aid kit is crucial to help ensure his safety when away from immediate veterinary service.
Frozen water troughs, fouled water buckets, broken automatic systems, wrong-size water buckets, all lead to horses not getting enough fresh, clean, palatable water to maintain health.
An international team of scientists, from the UK, the US, and the Netherlands, analysed hoof prints and foot bones from modern horses and fossil records to discover what happened to the lost digits.
Modular horse barns are amazing in the manner they seemingly 'instantly' appear and are ready to use within hours to just a few days, depending on the size and complexity of the design.
Breyer Animal Creations® will be making the holidays merrier with a special holiday WAR HORSE promotion! Breyer will be giving away 100 special edition models of the horse hero of WAR HORSE, Joey, along with Michael Morpurgoâs novel.
Nationally, Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Services are urging all horse owners to check with their veterinarians regarding West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis vaccination recommendations for their animals. State officials are co
Learn how the conformation of the hind legs of your horse affects both soundness and athletic ability as discussed in this article, the fourth in the series of articles on horse conformation, by noted author Heather Smith Thomas.
Built for speed and power, but amazingly fragile, a horse's legs are a marvel of intricate design. This overview will help you gain the knowledge you need to recognize the important elements of good conformation when evaluating a horse.