Equine Guelph offers the opportunity to understand the importance of genetics and how it can influence a horse's ability to perform or render it susceptible to certain diseases, unsoundness or even a genetic disorder during Fall 2013 on-line classes.
 Soring is a major animal welfare issue that has been illegal for over forty years under the federal Horse Protection Act (HPA) yet the practice is still widespread in show rings.
Champion trainer of the Queen's horses, Gai Waterhouse, will utilize the skills of the world's most famous horse whisperer in her attempts to show Australian punters something very special.
âThe current Proposed Action using the vaccine, known as GonaCon involves experimenting on Americaâs wild horses without any scientific oversight, review, or, for that matter, any scientific method for determining the impacts of the experiments on the
Homes for Horses Coalition was envisioned by its founders as a support network and resource for those opposed to the tragedy of horse slaughter and working to provide humane rehoming alternatives.
The nutrients needed for hoof growth are often contained in a horse’s normal diet, but adding a hoof supplement ensures that the horse has sufficient material to maximize development of strong hoof tissue.
âWashington state and Colorado continue to confirm new cases of West Nile virus and vesicular stomatitis in horses in a number of counties with a number of horses now under quarantine.â
"Horse owners should generally consult with their veterinarian or sign up for Horsemenâs Laboratory consulting service because many factors must be considered when choosing a deworming medication for each horse.â
A recent study addressed corneal cross-linking in 9 horses with ulcerative keratitis to see if corneal cross-linking could be performed in sedated, standing horses with ulcerative keratitis.
For the second time, a San Diego reining trainer is being accused of causing the death of a horse he had in training at the River Valley Ranch near the San Diego-Mexico border as local horse enthusiasts are up in arms about the deaths of the two horses.