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Social Stress Plays a Role in the Development of Fecal Liquid in Horses
"Researchers concluded that social stress appears to be a major cause of chronic fecal liquid production in horses.â
Winter Weather Challenges for Horses wih Osteoarthritis
When a horse suffers from osteoarthritis, cartilage, bone and soft tissues in joints deteriorate causing pain, deformity, loss of motion and decreased function.
Arabians Die in Texas Barn Fire
According to fire fighters, a barn fire near Magnolia Texas, has claimed the lives of at least 14 horses. The training barn housed 28 Arabian show horses and 14 of the horses were rescued. Several of the horses suffered burns and smoke inhalation, and au
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.
Different Horses, Different Personalities: How I've Worked With Various Horses Over the Past 55 Years
Every horse is different, not only in structure and physical characteristics but also in personality. With a timid horse you need to be supportive, and encouraging, while the pushy horse needs a firmer hand and consistent reminders of the rules he must
AQHA and Pfizer Equine Vaccination Recommendations
The American Quarter Horse Association as corporate partner with Pfizer is recommending that horse owners help ensure that their horses are adequately protected against disease exposure risks in their particular region.
Curtail Use of Antibiotics in Horses to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance
When antimicrobials are used, the bacteria exposed to the antibiotic will be inhibited or die, but a few bacteria will likely survive and ultimately only resistant bacteria remain.
Strongyles as Parasites and How They Affect Your Horse
Approximately 33% of the samples that are examined by Horsemenâs Laboratory are positive for worm eggs, and over 95% of those positive samples are due to strongyle eggs.
Equine Gastrointestinal Dysbiosis and Fecal Culture Detection
After 4 years of culturing equine feces, Dr. Schell is now making testing for dysbiosis - an imbalance of microflora in the horse's gut - available to horse owners.
Educational Opportunities Abound at Thoroughbred Makeover
The competition is intended to inspire trainers to be involved in transitioning horses to second careers and serves to educate those involved in the care, training, and sale to responsible owners.