Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for caring for domesticated horses.
According to the Unwanted Horse Coalition, would-be owners of horses should stop and think through the responsibilities of horse ownership before purchasing or taking in a horse. Doing so will save untold misery, not only for the horse, but also for those
Because horses processed for human consumption epitomize the unwanted horse, they continue to be discussed, but normal, healthy horses of all breeds become unwanted.
Horses Without Humans mission is to provide transitional shelter, companionship, rehabilitation and training to at-risk horses and place them in suitable homes.
My Right Horse simplifies the process of searching for a horse by making pertinent information on adoptable horses easily available for the public.
The Right Horse Initiative has the goal of increasing the number of horses adopted annually nationwide and a secondary goal of providing more resources to horse owners.
This legislation helps make sure the horse can be legitimately sold and establishes penalties based on the value of the horse.
For people who are learning to work with horses, keeping in mind that equines evolved as prey animals, and humans are viewed as predators by horses can be a big help in understanding the horse's behavior. Remembering that the actions of a human can be
Funded through USDA grants and Cooperative Extension, My Horse University and eXtension HorseQuest offer FREE online certificate courses for youth, professionals, volunteers and prospective horse owners.
A Home for Every Horse is excited to announce the 2014 Equine Comeback Challenge where horses and local trainers will have 60 days to prepare for a unique competition at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo in Denver, Colo., March 7-9.