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USDA Proposes New Rule to Crack Down on Soring of Horses
"Itâs been a federal crime since 1970 to show horses who have been sored â subjected to the intentional infliction of pain on their legs and hooves to force them to step higher to gain a competitive edge in the show ring, but cruel, unscrupulous trai
Spring May Bring Increase in Horse Lyme Disease Cases
Although Lyme disease is quite common for horses in high-risk areas, Lyme disease is not easy to identify, since fewer than 10 percent of horses show any symptoms.
New Study Shows Popular Dietary Supplement Works in Horses and Humans
âThis study shows that long-term ingestion of d-Ribose has no ill effects on racehorses and, in addition, d-Ribose supplementation protected the horses from cramping while enhancing muscle recovery at the same time.â
USDA and HPA Continues Work to Insure Horse Welfare
The U.S. Department of Agricultureâs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is continuing to move more swiftly and consistently to take enforcement action in response to animal welfare violations.
Legacy Fund Honors Charlie Weaver
Friends and supporters of the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF) gathered last week at the Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, Ky., to launch the Charlie Weaver Legacy Fund.
New Hampshire 4-H Project Focuses on Working with Horses
4-H Horse members have the opportunity to learn about riding, driving, showing in hand, gymkhana, management, nutrition, equine science, safety and careers in the horse project.
Bit of Britain Continues Chase the Challenge 2012
In 2011 John Nunn, owner of Bit of Britain, decided upon doing a challenge for the lower levels of eventing. He thought, why do you only get rewarded when you make it big?
Major Vet Groups Call for Ban on Action Devices
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) today called for a ban on the use of action devices and performance packages in the training and showing of Tennessee Walking Horses.
Study Shows that Move from Pasture to Stable May Cause Colic in Horses
âThe study showed that after being moved from pasture to stabling, horses drank nearly twice their normal amount of water, but their droppings were significantly less and much drier.â
National Reining Horse Assn Extends Oklahoma Contract
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has signed a Letter of Agreement, extending the current contract for their NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show. The event will remain at State Fair Park, in Oklahoma City, thro