Horse Owners - Beware of Tick Season

Infection rates in tick populations vary by tick species and geographic region from as few as two percent to 90 percent or more.

A Farrier's Tools of the Trade

Read about the tools and equipment a farrier uses in caring for your horse's hooves and limbs and why you might want to have a few basic tools to use in case of an emergency.

Back Country Horsemen of America Cares for the Front Country Gems Outside Your Back Door

Front country horse trail gems may not sit on mountaintops, but they still need consistent maintenance due to the heavy use we give them.

Get Your Barn Ready for Winter with Equine Guelph’s New Barn Fire Prevention Tool

"Developed in collaboration with fire protection professionals; the Equine Guelph tool asks 20 important questions that will help maintain a safe facility as well as provide insight for anyone looking to build or renovate their barn.”

Advocates Demand Public Observation of Controversial BLM Wild Horse Sterilization Experiments

Acupuncture Relieves Pain In Horses

It may seem odd that being stuck with needles can help reduce pain, but that is the case when acupuncture is used for pain relief. As acupuncture use in veterinary medicine is growing, one common use is for treating pain.

Sweet Itch

Learn about sweet itch also known as a seasonal dermatitis and how the bites of Culicoides affect the horse's immune system causing both physical and mental misery making the horse dependent on its owner for prevention management of this recurrent aff

Lyme Disease

Learn about tick-borne Lyme disease, the common symptoms and why a veterinarian should be called immediately to diagnose the disease and begin treatment to prevent severe complications.

American Horse Council to Build Universal Equine Microchip Look-Up Tool

AHC is partnering with Jockey Club Technology Services to build a look-up tool for microchips in horses and inviting collaboration with registries storing equine microchip data.

Equine Guelph Offers Fire & Emergency Preparedness Online Course in Response to Covid-19

Topics added to the Emergency Preparedness online course include developing plans for business disruptions and back-up planning as it relates to the current unprecedented circumstances.