TimeToRide.com serves to connect 'non-horsey' consumers with professionals who provide opportunities for horse-oriented activities.
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.
âHocks also become susceptible if there is weakness in another part of the horse's body (knee, back, dominant back leg) and your horse has to use his body in a way he usually doesn't to get up from the ground.â
During the fall months ticks begin feeding on larger animals such as deer and horses and it is important that horses are protected, as ticks can carry the threat of Lyme Disease or Ehrlichiosis.
"For horses with heaves, a disease much like asthma in humans, difficulties in breathing is a fact of life. And, much like asthma, we canât cure it for our horses, but we can help to manage the symptoms.â
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation has awarded funding to 20 equine organizations and special projects committed to improving the welfare of the horse.
Unlike any others, the Flexible Filly Muzzle is made of supple, lightweight material and features an adjustable grazing hole for the horse to graze through.
Data from the survey will be used to improve the extension programs that the Rutgers Equine Science Center offers to individuals involved with horses,
Thanksgiving time serves as a reminderabout our barns and stables as the 'Homes of our horses' and practice important fire prevention tips for our horses just as we do for our human fam
In areas with rainy or snowy winters, horse paddocks can pose health and safety problems, now is the time to make winter paddock and facilities upkeep a priority.