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No Change in Horse Slaughter Transport Rules
World Horse Welfare is disappointed that horses will continue to endure horrific and needless long-distance journeys across Europe to slaughter as European Agriculture Ministers unanimously agreed their support of a new animal welfare strategy - but stopp
Equine Abandonment a Huge Problem in Texas
After more than a year of drought in Texas, sparse crops, and the price of hay more than doubling, abandoned horses and donkeys are being found along roads and on run-down farms all over the state. Authorities say the numbers are at least ten times gre
Recent Stem Cell Research May Benefit Horses
Researchers who are the first to create working nerve cells from horse stem cells say the advance may pave the way for cell therapies that target conditions similar to motor neuron disease.
Tips For Safe and Considerate Trail Riding
Trail riding can be one of the most enjoyable pleasures of horse ownership. For maximum enjoyment, following a few basic rules will make your hours on the trail safer and less problematic for every one involved, from the owners of the land, to the least
American Youth Horse Council Wants to Help
Itâs hard to find someone who would say horses are not good for kids or that kids arenât good for the horse industry, but as rewarding as it can be, serving as a youth leader can be a lonely calling.
Western Dressage Becomes USEF Discipline
The mission of the Western Dressage Association® is âto honor the horse, to value the partnership between horse and rider and to celebrate the legacy of the American West.
Colic Is the #1 Killer of Horses - Other than Old Age
Colic is prevalent in horses given digestive tracts measuring 85 feet in length, paired with the fact that they are unable to throw up.
Equine Support Center for Fibromyalgia Participants
Fibromyalgia exhausts energy and drains dreams. At the Equine Support Center for Fibromyalgia participants receive pampering care along with mind and body awareness techniques to infuse healing energies in the most painful places, all in preparation for
Horse Owners Warned as Hendra Virus Is Found in New Area
Hendra virus has been detected in flying foxes in Adelaide for the first time. The virus was found in a tissue sample taken from flying foxes that died during extreme temperatures earlier this month, January 2013.
Does Your Horse Have a Summer Cold or Summer Sores?
Does your horse appear to have a summer cold or summer sores? If so, the cause may be a parasite infestation of either ascarids, also known as large roundworms, or stomach worms, also known as habronema.