Judging a horse's conformation takes careful study and knowledge of horse anatomy. Because of their importance to the performance and soundness of a horse, the legs are the major area of focus in judging conformation.
This article takes a look at what your horse’s hair coat and body does to stay warm, and why that might not always be enough.
Because every horse is unique, horse owners are encouraged to work with their veterinarian to perform an annual fecal egg count test to determine their horse’s parasite levels and efficacy of treatment.
âSince its founding in 2009, the Oregon Hay Bank has provided direct assistance to horse owners facing hardship in almost every county in Oregon and has provided emergency assistance with other needs, such as vet bills and gelding.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
In it's six months of operation the MRTHP has proven to be a huge success in drastically reducing the length of time transitioning horses are spending languishing in adoption centers.
An article prepared by Dr. Robert A. Mowrey, Extension Horse Husbandry Specialist at the University of Arizona gives valuable tips about caring for horses during cold weather. Proper feeding and watering, housing, and care of horses during cold weather ca
Largest-ever wild horse roundup in US history coincides with 50th Anniversary of wild horse protection law.
Largest-ever wild horse roundup in US history coincides with 50th Anniversary of wild horse protection law.