The roundup will send 80 percent of the Onaqui wild horse herd to BLM corrals, in the process injuring or even killing some of the frightened animals. and some will wind up in foreign slaughterhouses.
Grant funding will be used to showcase adoptable horses through the Appalachian Trainer Face Off contest.
Arrival of spring means it's time to make a vaccination appointment to help guard your horse against all core diseases.
Selecting the right feeding technique can extend the time horses engage in natural behaviors, reducing the incidence of chronic stress and potentially curbing emergence of abnormal and stereotypic behaviors.
"Some common horse hoof problems and hoof diseases happen to the healthiest hooves, so it is important to know what to watch for, and what to do when a problem arises.
Mud is not only a nuisance, but it is a safety and health hazard for horses because it contains bacteria that can cause diseases and can also lead to injuries like bowed tendons.
Attention to routine nursing care by the owner is usually the most significant factor in influencing the recovery rate of a horse afflicted with Laminitis and/or Founder.
With today's horses living much longer than previously, researchers are beginning to address the physical and mental health issues that develop with longevity.
"Although training horses during public demonstrations is a mild stressor, the stress responses observed during the Join-Up® study showed that the method did not present psychological or physical stressors which would negatively affect the horse's welfa
Dr. Grandin personifies a commitment to the well being of all living beings - horses, cows and people, with or without autism according to MCH director, Janet Rose.