Caring for horses during the winter brings unique challenges which can wreak havoc on your horse's GI tract and increase his risk for digestive upset.
Itâs that time of year, again, when horse owners need to schedule their vaccines with their veterinarian. Knowing which ones are necessary, and preparing for their administration is beneficial to everyone included: the horse, the vet, and the handler.
âProblem is federal mismanagement, not âexcessâ wild horses, the group says blasting the BLM for fraudulent claims of wild horse overpopulation, which are based on unscientific and arbitrary BLM-imposed âappropriateâ management levels.â
"The high social cognitive skills of horses towards humans might partially explain why humans and horses have a collaborative relationship today.â
âThe Time to Ride Challenge, a grassroots competition offering $100,000 cash and prizes to stables, clubs, and businesses that introduce new people to horses, continues through September 30th nationwide and has reached 20,107, marking a 31% increase ove
Researchers are working to identify genes that influence horses' tendency to react to perceived danger.
 Learn about Hendra virus, a zoonotic disease found largely in Australia that is carried by fruit bats known as flying foxes, what the symptoms are, and how the horse owners can best prevent the disease.
In their first-ever national conference for horse owners and enthusiasts, the Humane Society of the United States and other horse welfare groups will present Honoring the Horse - a 2-day conference featuring guest speakers on a wide array of equine topics
"By using the correct techniques, and knowing the responses to look for in your horse, you are able to get a release of accumulated stress that affects mobility, comfort, attitude, training and performance.â
âInspired by the national Time to Ride Challenge, CSU Equine Science clubs are competing to grow the local equestrian community with events that introduce new people to horse activities and success means winning prize money in the collegiate contest.â