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AVMA Stands with USDA on Horse Soring
Americaâs veterinarians are standing alongside US Department of Agriculture inspectors in their opposition to the abusive practice of soring, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Charles Wilhelm’s Ultimate Super Horse Challenge Schedule Announced for Western States Horse Expo, Pomona
âA Super Horse can appear in a parade one day, work cows the next, compete in trail equitation, western dressage or working equitation the following day â and more.â
AVMA and AAEP Issue Statement Supporting HPA Amendments of 2012
Today, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) issued a joint statement of support for H.R. 6388, the Horse Protection Act Amendments of 2012.
Tips on Camping with Your Trail Horse
Aside from being close with the wonderful gifts of nature, you get to ride on one and if you're fond of horseback riding, you will have a grand time traversing horse trails and exploring the environment.
Should You Let Someone Else Ride Your Horse?
Every horse is different, as is every rider and the situations in which they ride.
Hay and Horses: Does Form of Hay Matter?
Few studies have been conducted showing the effects of changing the physical form of long-stemmed hay. A trial by Gagnon and Barbisan comparing long-stemmed hay and cubed hay on water intake showed that the horses fed a cubed ration consumed more water th
Exposed Corruption in BLM Wild Horse Division Triggers Call for Program Hold
The American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign has called for a hold on the BLM's Wild and Horse Burro Program in the wake of exposed corruption and overpayment of approximately $2 million to the Utah Department Corrections Industries for questionable
Feds Give Cash Incentive for Mustang Adoptions - Advocacy Group Calls Foul
The American Wild Horse Campaign has taken aim at the BLM's new policy of paying people $1,000 to adopt a wild horse or burro from BLM holding facilities.
Summer Months Bring Possibility of Potomac Horse Fever
April Knudson, DVM, is an equine specialist with Merial Veterinary Services. She has a special interest in equine gastrointestinal health, infectious disease and lameness. She holds a doctor of veterinary medicine from the University of California-Davis.
Misbehavior and Obesity in Equines - Does a Link Exist?
New research by Charles Sturt University academic Dr Petra Buckley suggests that obese horses and ponies are more likely to misbehave than their healthier and slimmer counterparts.