Search Results
8665 results found!
Zoos Incorporate Enrichment…Why Doesn’t Every Horse Barn?
NO BORED HORSES is for every desperate equestrian whose horse is going stir-crazy, and for the owner of the horse with behavioral problems that she just can't seem to fix.
Colostrum – An Exceptional Superfood for Adult Horses!
âUnlike humans, who are born with an initial level of immunity, newborn horses do not benefit from any placental transfer of immunoglobulins; therefore they must consume colostrum in the first few hours of life in order to survive.â
The Overweight Horse Who Won't Stop Eating -- Leptin Resistance is the Key!
A decline in leptin signals the horse to eat more, potentially gaining back all of the body fat lost (which also happens in humans).
Does Your Horse Blanket Cause Your Horse to Overheat?
Humans often make decisions about blanketing their horses based on whether they feel cold themselves, so they may well be using a blanket on their horse when it really is not necessary.
Research Study Investigates Use of Rugs (Blankets) and How They Impact Horse Welfare
Appropriate use of horse rugs (blankets) must be seriously considered to ensure they do not have a detrimental impact on horse welfare.
To Blanket or Not to Blanket? Research Study Enlightens Horse Owners
Appropriate use of horse rugs (blankets) must be seriously considered to ensure they do not have a detrimental impact on horse welfare.
Cold Weather Care for Your Senior Horse
Turning your old horse out to pasture is not the kindest thing to do during cold weather unless steps are taken to preserve the horse's health. Making sure that the horse is well-cared for and has adequate shelter available at all times is paramount i
Purina Introduces New Equine Senior Active Feed
 Not all aging horses are alike when it comes to their nutritional needs and dietary requirements. With an estimated 700,000 senior horses living in the United States today, senior horse nutrition is of big concern to many horse owners.
Increases in Costs of Horse Ownership Discouraging to Many
Horses in America and their owners are facing challenges. While equines will always capture the hearts of men, equine laws and lobbies are creating tension and horse owners and breeders are facing increasing costs and realities that, for some, offset the
Ill-Conceived RFP for Virginia Range Wild Horses Issued in Nevada
The Nevada Dept of Agriculture's attempt to give away the Virginia Range horses and protect them as free-roaming horses on the Virginia Range is problematic for numerous reasons.