âSmartPak is on a first-name basis with every one of the tens of thousands of horses using SmartPaks and each year it enjoys compiling a list of Americaâs favorite horse names.â
BLM's National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board is expected to consider the issue of surgical sterilizations as a fertility control option for curbing wild horse populations on the range.
Study indicates that older horses being transported for a short distance and/or duration may have altered immune responses, which could increase their susceptibility to transport-related illnesses.
Drugs, medications and toxins affect horses in many specific ways. Becauses of these effects, researchers are constantly working not only to develop new drugs and medications, but, also, to learn about the effects these substances have on horses, both lon
 In January, Oregon horse owner Lindy Minten proposed a bill that would require any horses in the state for more than 30 days to have an "equine ownership certificate." The bill has been effectively killed for the current session, but could re-emerge
 A fire destroyed a stable on Sunday at Pine Dell Farm, killing half a dozen therapy horses. The horses were lifelong partners and provided therapy for young people. The two women caretakers living inside made it out, but six horses in the stabl
With new legislation regarding the sale and transfer of horses in the State of California taking effect, horse owners and potential horse owners need to know the laws and make sure they comply with the proper disclosures and paperwork in all cases.Â
The problem of unwanted horses is widespread and apparently growing across the United States. Many rescue organizations are at capacity, can't accept more horses, and are struggling to feed the ones they are already caring for.
For more than 7 years, Medicine Horse Program has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of adolescents, families, and adults through unique equine-assisted experiences. Recently, Medicine Horse Program and Veterans Peace of Mind Project, both b
According to officials at the Humane Society of Harrisburg, five malnourished horses found in "extremely unsanitary conditions" were seized from a central Pennsylvania farm Twenty-four horses remain on the property during the ongoing investigation.