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Horse Racing Safety Concerns Bring Government Officials to Southern California Race Track
Safety measures newly enacted this year include a panel to review horses entered to race, medication reforms, and random testing for horses stabled in Del Mar.
Julie Goodnight Offers Free "Daily Dose" At-Home Horsemanship Lessons in the Midst of COVID-19
Julie Goodnight covers rider-requested topics from turning aids and techniques to stop with your seat, to the intricacies of horse behavior and building your confidence with horses.
Preventing Disease Spread in Horses: Don't Forget About Farriers
Preventive precautions against spreading disease include use of a boot brush and disinfectant foot bath, hand washing, and an easily cleaned site for farrier while working on your horse.
The Foundation for the Horse Awards Record $1.3 Million in Grants, Scholarships and Programs
Funds will support critical advancements and research endeavors aimed at understanding and combating various equine diseases and bolster programs designed to improve the welfare horses at risk.
Use of Equine Physical Therapists Increasing
An equine physical therapist uses non-invasive techniques for the rehabilitation and prevention of injuries in horses and can save the horse owner time and money in the recovery process. Because of their expertise, the demand for equine physical therapist
Silica in Pasture Soil May Cause Osteoporosis
Horse owners in California and other states where silica composites make up pasture soil should be aware that ingestion of some minerals, including silica can lead to health problems in their horses with the lungs and limbs being affected. In these areas
Control Parasites In Your Horse
Horsemenâs Laboratory Tip: Four steps for an effective parasite control program for your horse. Managing Parasites Requires Four-Steps To have an effective worm control program for your horse, four steps are required.
Washington State Vet Says EVH-1 Cases Contained
According to a Washington State veterinarian, it appears the recent outbreak of the neurological form of Equine Herpes Virus-1 has been contained. Concern about this potentially fatal disease of horses spread like wildfire throughout the state in May,
Another Carriage Horse Collapses
Another horse pulling a carriage has collapsed in Manhattan, New York, giving groups who oppose carriage rides more reasons to advocate against the practice. Holiday shoppers and tourists watched as the horse crashed to the pavement on a major street co
Maintain Horse Skin Health In Spite of Cold Weather
During winter months, especially in cold climates, horse owners don't always give full attention to the skin health of their horses. Many horses develop heavier hair coats, and daily grooming sometimes goes by the wayside because of busy schedules an