Researchers from Duchy College in the UK set out to find out what differences existed between a rider's perceived rein tension and their actual rein tension when riding a horse.
The objective is to display the trainability, beauty, and the versatility of American mustangs in hopes of finding a suitable adopter or purchaser.
Hair sampling is non-invasive and has proven to be a reliable and reproducible matrix for equine drug testing.
"Professional, amateur, and junior trainers may apply whether they have acquired an eligible horse or not and each applicant must demonstrate expertise in at least one of the ten Makeover disciplines through competition highlights, references, and opti
The American Horse Council and AAEP are working with USDA to facilitate coordination of EHV-1 and EHM case reporting.
In spite of vaccination and careful management, horses can be affected by the devastating disease of botulism, but quick action can save lives.
Chris McCarron, a Hall of Fame jockey who has won the Kentucky Derby, The Preakness, and The Belmont, twice each, understands and agrees that the welfare of the horse must come first, and he's not afraid to say it.
Learn how Furosemide is used in horses as a diuretic effective in treating pulmonary edema, some allergic reactions and congestive heart failure.
Since its introduction years ago, thermography has been increasingly used by vets to pinpoint the cause of lameness in horses, but a recent study shows that airflow conditions can lead to a misdiagnosis.
The official slogan for the Equine Colic Awareness Month, which runs June 1-30, 2013, will be Surviving Colic Doesn't Stop Colic. Make a Change.