AQHA supports genetic testing of quarter horses as an important mechanism to ensure the health of the breed by evaluating a horse for five known inherited diseases.
Among the top genes is NTM a major-effect gene shaping the racing trait and functions in brain development and influences learning and memory and whether a horse ever races.
The need for a horse to be vaccinated every year should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and the answer depends on the risk that the horse will come in contact with that particular pathogen.
Horse Health Products has been the brand pragmatic performance horse people have relied upon for more than 35 years. This year the company introduces a new unifying look to the product line to help busy horse owners locate them on the shelf.
âThroughout her years as a horse owner, Click as seen an overwhelming number of horses suffering from various sores on their hocks and after years of dedicated research and development, she created the Hock Shield.â
Trick Training Camp gives students effective methods in a condensed time frame with no need to bring a horse. Every student gets hands-on instruction with a large troupe of exhibition horsesâ.
Fall, followed closely by wet winter weather is here in many areas and that means dealing with rain, slush, snow and a lot of wet hooves on horses and other equines.
The Utah case was filed by the Western Rangelands Conservation Association on behalf of ranchers who graze livestock on public lands in southwestern Utah and seeks removal of hundreds of wild horses.
"While we are concerned about Rep. Zinkeâs record regarding wild horse protection, we are hopeful that he will address the ongoing federal mismanagement of the program, save taxpayers' money and preserve free-roaming wild horses and burros as part of o
As the weather heats up so does the risk of parasite infections in horses. Horse owners want their horseâs to look and feel their best. However, with concerns of efficacy and resistance on the minds of horse owners and veterinarians, many are asking