Social distancing, mask wearing, hand washing, and nasal swabs have become part of our normal life during the COVID-19 pandemic and the equine industry faces similar types of outbreaks....
Riding during the winter is important but using a cold, frozen bit can cause mouth damage, and a cold equine bit not only causes pain but can create numbness, physical discomfort, injury and a head-shy horse."
The Forest Service is exploiting a legal loophole to sell an estimated 300 wild horses without restriction allowing kill buyers to purchase a truckload of 36 horses.
Once overall horse health is achieved, specific things like weak hoof integrity disappear.
Thanks to the efforts of a concerned community, Equine Rescue of Aiken and L.E.A.R.N. Horse Rescue have taken in several malnourished and neglected horses that will be enjoying a better New Year.
âTime to Ride Challenge 2015 posted 63% growth over 2014 as top stables, clubs and businesses took home $100,000 in cash and prizes, reaching a grand total of 41,428 new horse enthusiasts throughout the summer-long program.â
"The American Horse Council has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agricultureâs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regarding proposed changes to the regulations governing enforcement of the Horse Protection Act related to the soring
"These charities are hard at work every day rescuing and rehabilitating unwanted horses, retraining horses after their sport careers are over, and providing homes where they continue to serve.â
âEngaging with horses helps people learn the meaning of trust and the value of partnership. Horses encourage people to live life as productively and independently as possible.â
âAs with all athletes, itâs important for performance horse's diets to match activity and athletic level to reach the highest level of achievement.â