The purpose of a sweat bandage on a horse's leg is to generate heat, add pressure and provide support.
Research done by researchers at the Royal Veterinary College in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, and published in Equine Veterinary Journal found that massage therapy increased protraction of horses' hind limbs, and researchers say this could have im
âIf you are like most horsemen of a certain age, you find yourself wondering, "Who stole my body and left me with the one that is stiff and sore after I ride?", the good news is that you can get your flexible body back.â
Veterinarians follow a specific process when attempting to diagnose a lameness. Identifying the source of the lameness can be very difficult, and without knowing the source of the lameness, treatment may be ineffective.
World Horse Welfare is looking to rehome a mare and foal together. Shetland pony Gina G and her four-month-old foal Ginelli are at the Belwade Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire and are ready to be rehomed.
What is a responsible horse breeder? This article thoughtfully addresses the topic in a non-judgemental and thought-provoking way. You owe it to yourself to recognize the importance of making a decision to breed your horse.
Since horses acclimated to cold temperatures often prefer and are better off outdoors, the Minnesota Pet and Companion Animal Welfare Act has suggestions for horse owners where cold winters are the norm.
Statewide, Wyomingâs wild horse population levels are far below the high âAllowableâ Management Level of 3,722 wild horses, a number established by BLM land use plans.
Learn about the serious consequences of Fractures in horses and how orthopedic techniques can save horses that once would have been euthanized with prompt attention by a qualified veterinarian.
Under the current Administration, the BLM has rounded up so many wild horses that the number of mustangs stockpiled in government warehouses, nearly 50,000, now exceeds the number that remain free in the wild, under 40,000.