Before purchasing a horse, especially a first horse, Â the would-be owner needs to understand the tremendous responsibility that comes with horse ownership. Certainly, the day-to-day care of a horse takes time, money and commitment, and is not to be taken
In addressing the raging brush fires in Australia, the Australian horse welfare organization is addressing the plight of horses that need rescuing, not only as a result of the fires, but on a day-to-day basis. They have some very good advice for those who
The Humane Society of the United States is forming a Responsible Horse Breeders Council composed of horse breeders around the country who are dedicated to improving horse welfare. The goal of the council is to decrease the number of horses in the U.S. who
For well-trained horses that are used to people, crowds, and excitement, all may be well, but for other horses, Halloween is a spooky time that may cause the horse to also spook.
When given a choice, horses are motivated to achieve social contact and they chose to remain longer in a paddock with other horses rather than being alone.
"Horse trainer with nearly fifty years of experience offers techniques based on common sense and knowledge that allow anyone to work safely with horses.â
If we use our common sense (horse sense) we will see when horses need to be shod and when they only need to be trimmed. Every horse has different needs.
The government of Scotland has recently made a pamphlet available to horse owners about biosecurity and the part it plays in managing the introduction or spread of disease-causing agents in the horse population. The purpose of the booklet is to inform ho
âThere are thousands of horses in need across the country available for adoption. We recommend contacting A Home for Every Horse to connect with your next horse.â
âTime to Ride is holding events across the country to bring their communities closer to horses on National Meet-A-Horse Day July 23, 2016.â