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Monty RobertsTaps Queen Recognized Horse Trainer to Deliver Programs
We use psychology and Equus, the horses' natural communication system, to build a willing, trusting partnership with the horse – allowing us to work through any remedial issues.
Research Shows High Obesity Rate in Pleasure Horses
Edited Press Release At least one in five horses used for leisure are overweight or obese. It's a condition which can [no-glossary]lead to laminitis and equine metabolic syndrome.
Preventing Winter Cases of COPD in Horses
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is an allergic disease of the horse'slungs, causing the small airways to constrict making it harder for the horse to breathe. As a result, the horse may breathe faster or deeper than usual, and it may cough.
Blood Test May Diagnose Airway Disease in Horses
When a horse has difficulty breathing it can be a symptom of several life-threatening conditions and diseases. The upper part of the equine respiratory system is lined by a delicate membrane covered by a layer of mucus that traps bacteria and foreign irri
Treadmill Workout Keeps Horses Fit
In a study to determine the effects of exercising in cold temperatures on horses' airway passages, the horses work out on an EquiGym treadmill located in the Comparative Exercise Physiology Laboratory at Oklahoma State University. This high-speed tre
Pigeon Fever in Horses Reported in Louisiana
Louisiana State Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, D.V.M., reports that more than 30 cases of pigeon fever in horses have been reported to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
Legislators Hoping to Pass Anti-Doping Bill to Prevent Drugs in Horse Racing
Race horses are sometimes injected with more than a dozen drugs ahead of races, advocates of the new rules say. This "doping" may mask injuries, put the animals at risk and undermine the sport of horse racing.
Protect Your Horse from Further Injuries to Wounds and Bites
During an active summer season, horses that are exposed to fly and mosquito bites and to wounds while out on the trail, need protection of those skin and limb sites during the healing process.
Help Your Horse Shake Off Flies
Add a traditional Western touch to your riding presentation and help your horse shake off summer flies at the same time with Julie Goodnight's 12" long shoo-fly.
ACTHA Express Giveaway Creates Interest
Both ACTHA Riders and Sponsors are reaping huge rewards with ACTHAâs new program that launched in July called the ACTHA Express Giveaway. The Program has been a huge success at boosting rider participation in Competitive Trail Challenges nationwide, thr