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Biggest Risks to Horse Health
According to the United States Department of Animal Health, the most common threats to horse health relate to lack of biosecurity precautions, contagious diseases, parasites, and transportation.
Happy Ending to Horse Abuse Story
According to Ivory Hecker, a story that began four years ago, of 49 abused Arabian horses, has come to a happy ending. The Humane Society of the Midlands took possession of the horses in 2008 and nursed them back to health. All but 10 of the horses have n
Horse with Rabies Sends Six for Treatment
North Georgia Health District officials say six people in Dalton are undergoing treatment after having contact with a horse diagnosed with rabies. The people had contact with the horse's saliva or mucus and are "receiving post-exposure rabies treatme
Horse Feed Formulated to Improve Nutrition
Cargill today announced it has introduced two new veterinarian-recommended Nutrena SafeChoice horse feed products formulated to help improve horse nutrition. The new products are available at participating retailers.
BLM Wild Horse Gather Begins Today
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District will begin the Flanigan, Dogskin Mountain, and Granite Peak Wild Horse Gather on Wed., Jan. 18. The gather is expected to take about five days.
Nevada Advocates and Agencies Work Together for Wild Horses
According to Straight from the Horse's Heart by R. T. Fitch, a group of wild horse advocates and home owners in the Reno area have taken matters into their own hands to provide fencing to secure wild horses from wandering into traffic and to provide a
House Ag. Committee Accused of Riding Roughshod Over Truth in Claiming Mustang “Overpopulation”
Livestock grazing on Wyoming public exacts huge costs to the environment, to wildlife â including wild horses, and to American taxpayers, who have subsidized this activity to the tune of more than $1 billion over the past decade.
What's The Scoop On Puffed Grains for Horses?
Of the various processing methods puffed grains incorporate the highest level of digestibility for the horse, plus help to minimize the risk of colic, founder and laminitis.
Top Health Concerns for Senior Horses
Understanding what an aged equine body looks like will help you determine how you can best manage your horse's golden years and make the time as comfortable as possible.
Brushing
A majority of horses exhibit minor gait defects due to irregular or asymmetric growth. When the gait defect causes either the front legs or the rear legs to make contact with each other, this is known as brushing.