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Starving Horse Rescued in Ontario, CA
The Inland Valley Humane Society has rescued a horse on the brink of starvation that was found tied up in a ditch in Ontario. The horse was tied to a tree, and apparently left to starve to death.
Equine Medication Compounding - What You Should Know
When a pharmacists "compounds" medications, she changes the form of the medication to make it more palatable, or to combine it with other medications to help with administration. Horse owners should make use of compounded medications only with supervisi
Russian Knapweed and Yellow Starthistle Can Kill Horses
Although chewing disease, also known as equine nigropallidal encephalomalacis is not common in horses, it is deadly because of the brain lesions created by  invasive plants causing the disease.
Dr. Hilary Clayton's Seminal Study Shows Increased Rider Stability With Flapless Saddle
The study measured aspects of the flapless saddle system used while riding a horse and concludes it results in a marked improvement in rider stability.
National Equine Health Plan Published
The horse industry is unique since horses are transported more frequently than other livestock resulting in infectious disease outbreaks that cost the industry millions of dollars.
How Does Water Quality Affect Your Horse?
Factors in how much water a horse needs include: environmental temperature, humidity, feed quality, type and amount of feed, physical activity level and health.
Practical Horse Barn Ventilation and Heating
Horses typically spend many more years in a barn than other animals, and so require a plentiful supply of clean air for optimum health and fitness.
Cavallo Q & A: Correcting Contracted Heels in Horses
Contraction is not a disease, but rather an imposed deformity of the horse's hoof.
Record Numbers Convene for 2015 Homes for Horses Coalition Conference
âA major theme that emerged from the conference was the need for greater communication and collaboration with stakeholders in the horse industry, and this was a rare opportunity for equine welfare organizations from across the country to come together.â
Certified Horsemanship Association Adds More Professional Safety Videos for Public Use
The Certified Horsemanship Association recently finished five more 3 â 10 minute safety videos that can be added to the many that have been produced so far and made them available to the public to help promote safety throughout the horse industry.