Attention to routine nursing care by the owner is usually the most significant factor in influencing the recovery rate of a horse afflicted with Laminitis and/or Founder.
With today's horses living much longer than previously, researchers are beginning to address the physical and mental health issues that develop with longevity.
"Although training horses during public demonstrations is a mild stressor, the stress responses observed during the Join-Up® study showed that the method did not present psychological or physical stressors which would negatively affect the horse's welfa
Management of horse pasture is an ongoing process that takes time, equipment, knowledge, and dollars. If managed wisely and well, pasture will be an economical source of high-quality feed as well as a healthy place for horses to exercise.
While creating videos for equestrians who are sequestered, it made perfect sense to create a hashtag campaign for those who can use this time to learn more with their horses.
Dr. Grandin personifies a commitment to the well being of all living beings - horses, cows and people, with or without autism according to MCH director, Janet Rose.
Holistic equine care considers the interconnectedness of everything involved in the horse's health and that's why ComfortStall Sealed Orthopedic Flooring works for foot-sore horses.
If your horse is lame, don't give bute before you call the vet to diagnose it, since he/she must be able to see the lameness to pinpoint the problem.
The needs for each equine or animal are principally the same - Shelter from ice, rain, and snow and even more importantly, shade from hot sun is essential.
Horse owners and trainers are being warned to keep horse medications locked up in a safe place where intruders cannot get to them. In several incidents recently, horse medications have been stolen from equestrian facilities and horse barns and ingest