Arizona Leaders Call for Humane Fertility Control to Save Salt Water Horses

"Horse advocates say that PZP vaccine which can be delivered via remote darting, would be used to limit population growth and maintain a healthy population within the herd’s habitat on the Salt River to prevent a future need to remove wild horses.”

Cavalia Premieres New Horse Extravaganza

Following a ten day vacation in the Santa Susana Mountains, the 67 four-legged stars of Cavalia’s Odysseo have arrived in Burbank, California. Beginning February 27, 2013,  Cavalia will premiere its all-new production in Los Angeles for a limited time.

November Update on Infectious Horse Diseases in the USA

"Frequent and accurate information about diseases outbreaks improves horse welfare and helps to prevent negative economic impact that can result from decreased horse use due to a fear of spreading infection.”

FOSH Announces Fundraising Clinic with Gaited Horse Clinician, Gary Lane

Funds raised from the clinic will be used to support the FOSH battle against the abusive and cruel practice of soring of Tennessee Walking Horses and in developing educational efforts to support the gaited horse in all disciplines.

Horsemen's Lab FAQS: Which Dewormer Should I Use

There is no single answer to the question about which dewormer to use for a particular horse because deworming medication should be chosen on a case-by-case basis.

Update on Infectious Horse Diseases in California

The majority of horses that tested positive for infectious diseases participated in Quarter Horses Racing and had potential exposure to high risk practices such as the sharing of needles and other medical equipment or the use of contaminated blood product

Friends of Sound Horses Sponsoring Muckleratz Trail Ride

Friends of Sound Horses offers the first distance recognition program for all breeds of gaited horses, and 2013 is the inaugural year.

An Overview of Equine Feeds and Supplements

Unless you live on a large ranch with ample pasture, the single biggest cost of horse ownership is the feeding or the horse. This article provides a review of the important feeds and supplements that are commonly used in feeding equines.

USDA Adopts Animal Disease Traceability Program

Beginning March 11, 2013, traveling across state lines with horses will become more involved.  Below is an explanatory article courtesy of the American Horse Council. 

Vet School Research Paves the Way for Improved Horse Welfare