As we celebrate National Horse Day on December 13, 2014, we would like to take time to reflect on how horses enrich our lives and the simple things they need in return as they continue to play a much-needed role in society.
Some opponents of legislation to end horse slaughter like to argue the high cost of euthanasia and disposal; however, this survey shows that humane euthanasia and carcass disposal is highly affordable and widely available.
Katrina Merkies and other researchers from the University of Guelph, and Agrocampus Rennes, France set out to discover whether emotional tone and pitch of voice have any effect on horses.
Equine Field Day will highlight successes and discuss some of the challenges of implementing Natural Resources Conservation Service practices on horse farms.
Making sure your senior horse is comfortable for winter with additional body fat to serve as insulation and energy reserves when temperatures become frigid is important for good health.
Food stuck in small places in a horse’s teeth can lead to fermentation and the production of acids which may progress to periodontal disease.
AAEP invites horse owners and organizations to nominate veterinarians who have contributed veterinary services to benefit horses.
One way or another, jobs caring for professional and recreational horses need to be filled and there’s opportunity for those keen to embrace the industry.
â'These horses (the Wilbur-Cruce horses) must be preserved, not just for their purity but also for their intelligence, conformation and if for nothing else to prove that breeding carefully for selective qualities is the only way to go'.â
Traveling to shows or events where horses from near and far may congregate heightens the risk of exposure to infectious diseases so make biosecurity a priority.