These scholarship recipients are individuals who carry a passion and dedication to the American Quarter Horse as they begin their careers.
In spite of the relief that rain brings to drought-stricken areas such as California, extra moisture can create health issues for horses because of prolonged exposure to moisture and muddy areas.
Middle age for humans begins about 45 while middle age for your horse begins at around 15 with a life expectancy of about 30 years.
The horse's muscle and heart function adapt and improve with conditioning, but the oxygen capacity of its respiratory system does not.
Competitive riders will use nearly any and all tools available to calm those pesky horse show nerves. Like most seasoned athletes, they are prepared, excited and passionate about competing, but their nerves can and do, sometimes, get the best of them.
Popsicles for the kids. How about a summer treat for your horse. Get some great ideas from Miriam about cost-effective and horse-preferred treats.
The FEI proposes that December 13 be designated the International Day of the Horse and hopes that the official designation will be granted by the United Nations in 2014, the Chinese Year of the Horse.
Whether you are an owner, breeder, rider or other equine enthusiast, there are some essential genetics that can help you understand the over all make up of horses and how they are affected by their DNA inheritance.
One of the most common questions asked about feeding the performance horse is when to feed before a competition. Theoretically, feeding should be timed so that all of the nutrients from a meal have been digested, absorbed, and stored before starting exerc
âA proposed study aims to explore what happens when most of a wild herdâs adult male horses are neutered, but horse advocates who generally support fertility control, say the new research proposal targeting a Utah herd for castration goes too far.â