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Kentucky Survey Critical to Future Horse Industry
In a Press Release from the Kentucky Horse Council and the National Agricultural Statistics Service, the call is going out to all horse owners in the state of Kentucky to participate in a survey designed to obtain accurate figures for the horse community.
Alltech Helping Horse Owners Face Economic Challenges
In the current economic climate, horse owners need to do more with less. Since feed constitutes the largest cost factor for any animal, it is important that the use of available ingredients is maximized. Feed efficiency should therefore be considered a si
New Equine Research Center Opens at U of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is opening a new facility devoted to horse farm management. The Equine Extension and Research Center will serve to educate horse owners on horse health and nutrition. The new center is located at th
Will Genetic Testing of Horses Find a Winner?
According to a Binghamton University biologist, it may be possible to boost the odds of getting a winner with a simple genetic test of thoroughbreds. All that is needed is one strand of hair from the horse's mane to  test for a gene that is vital
Number of Horses Lost in Tornados Uncertain
A deadly outbreak of tornados that struck the Midwest between February 28 and March 2, 2012, tore a path of destruction through several states with a high population of horses including Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee. Weather reports show that
Humane Groups Fight US Horse Slaughter
Front Range Equine Rescue and The Humane Society of the United States filed a legal petition with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prevent former companion, working, competition and wild horses from being used as human food.
Summer Cold? Summer Sores? What's Making Your Horse Miserable?
What appears to be a summer cold or summer sores in your horse may be an infestation of worms.
Researchers Invite People Participating in Horse Activities to Take Important Survey
Compared to the amount of research on horse health, little research has been done on equestrians, despite the economic importance of this industry globally.
Treat Your Horse to a Pumpkin Snack this Halloween
With Halloween here and Thanksgiving approaching, the fall season brings an abundance of pumpkins so why not treat your horse to some tasty pumpkin snacks.
Cavallo Horse & Rider: Six Top Reasons Cavallo Hoof Boots Help your Horse on Gravel
While horses’ hooves can easily be conditioned and hardened to walk on any ground, sharp gravel can cause pain because of its sharp edges.