âMichael Keaton, Katherine Heigl and Willie Nelson have joined a growing list of celebrities calling on Congress to pass legislation to protect horses from an abuse known as âsoring.â
Horse owners know that consistency is key to feeding and managing healthy horses, especially in the midst of travel and competition.
Horse owners are coming to understand steamed hay's ability to improve equine respiratory function and digestion while preserving hay's nutritional value.
AAEP reaches more than 5 million horse owners and is actively involved in ethics issues, practice management, research and continuing education in the equine veterinary profession and horse industry.
National anti-doping rules for all equestrian disciplines have been introduced in Ireland for the first time and became effective on April, 1, 2012. The new rules were passed unanimously at a board meeting of Horse Sport Ireland. Horse Sport Ireland Chair
In his Expert Column - Hoyt Cheramie, DVM, MS, a member of the Merial Veterinary Service team, addresses a question many horse owners are asking: Question: With the temperatures getting colder, do I still need to worry about tapeworms?
With many newer organic brands of fly sprays for horses introduced in recent years, there is a wide variety of fly sprays on the market, such as: Thyme, Cedar, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Citronella, Clove, Geraniol (from geraniums) and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.
A great benefit of DiO Rapid Relief Cream is that, along with its exceptional effectiveness to heal skin conditions, it quickly soothes and prevents the itchiness that accompanies skin maladies.
It essential that everyone involved with horses - owner, grooms, trainers, riders, drivers, coaches - learn how to administer first aid and how to do so safely.
A Healing Through Hooves curriculum is facilitated by mental health and occupational therapists and uses groundwork with horses to help participants process vital issues and learn new coping skills.