"Most horse owners know that colic is the number one noninfectious health risk for horses, and veterinarians warn that decreased water consumption is thought to be the primary predisposing factor for compaction colic.â
Standing in a small area for hours on end (even if part of it is outdoors) takes its toll on your horseâs mental and physical health, to such a great extent, that it dramatically diminishes his quality, and length of life.
âStatistics indicate that tire failure, especially on horse trailers, is the most common cause of roadside disablements causing stress for both horses and drivers.â
20 Hosts representing 15 states submitted plans that included events at elementary schools, equine veterinary clinics, rodeo events and more inviting families, students, Girl Scouts, rodeos attendees and the public to connect with horses.
âConsidered the Rosetta Stone of the horse language, of gestures, like signing for the deaf, online lessons available 24/7 have contributed greatly to the encouragement and study of non-violent training of horses.â
Over 75 wild horses captured in Bureau of Land Managementâs fall 2014 âWyoming Checkerboard roundupâ died in the days and months after capture.
Redford, an actor, director, environmentalist and founder of the Sundance Festival, said: âHorses are acquired for slaughter without disclosure and often through fraud and misrepresentation.
"Motion seeks to enjoin BLM Agency from from conducting the roundup and removal of 500 wild horses from the Wyoming Checkerboard on October 18, 2016.â
Make sure your senior horse is in the best shape possible and has additional physical and nutritional support to get him through the winter.
Participants should take an #UNselfie with a previously “unwanted” horse, and a sign with the name or logo of the equine welfare geoup they plan to support on #GivingTuesday.