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Studies Show Benefits of Omega 3 and 6 to Horse Health

Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids are extremely beneficial when it comes to your horse’s health and appearance.  Both play important roles in immune system regulation, cell membrane stability, development, and maintenance of the central nervous system and oxyg

Cell Phone Technology Proves Helpful for Horses During Surgery

Recently, scholars at Illinois and several other U.S. veterinary schools began using accelerometers, the same technology found in smart phones, to monitor horses' movements as they awaken from anesthesia.

Technology Improves Electrolytes for Horses

The Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships will be held on July 17 to 22 at the Kentucky Horse Park outside Lexington, Kentucky. This competition features junior and young riders from age 14 to 21. These equestrians from the Unite

Reduction in Tendon Renewal Rate in Older Horses

A research project funded by The Horse Trust has discovered that proteins in a commonly-injured tendon are renewed less frequently in older horses, which is likely to lead to an increased risk of tendon injury. The research was published in the Journal of

Utah Officials Battle BLM Over Right To Remove Wild Horses from Range

A resolution to have states, not the BLM decide how many wild horses can be on a range and what to do when there’s an overpopulation has been written by a Utah Commissioner and will be addressed by the National Association of Counties when it meets next

Horse Owners Win Pfizer Getaway Sweepstakes

Pfizer Animal Health is excited to announce that two horse owners are grand-prize winners in the Getaway Sweepstakes from QUEST® PLUS. This recent sweepstakes educates horse owners about fall parasite control and rewards them for the vital role they play

American Horse Council Opposes Bills to Repeal Interstate Horseracing Act

”While the sponsors suggest that these bills will encourage the industry to develop uniform rules and penalties regarding drugs and medications in racing, the only effect would be to repeal the IHA and racing’s exemption from the prohibitions of the U

Safety Fact Sheet Helps Horse Owners Prevent Winter Barn Fires

Each year, winter barn and stable fires cause injury, death, property damage and untold misery to horses and horse owners across the country.

Prevent Hypothermia in Horses during Cold Weather

When horses become wet as the result of winter storms, they experience not only an increased energy demand, but the potential for hypothermia.

The Importance of Having Your Horse Microchipped

Veterinarians working with affected horses in the recent aftermath and recovery efforts in Texas and Florida from hurricanes Harvey and Irma are finding microchipping invaluable with the massive ongoing sheltering operations.

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