The study measured aspects of the flapless saddle system used while riding a horse and concludes it results in a marked improvement in rider stability.
Factors in how much water a horse needs include: environmental temperature, humidity, feed quality, type and amount of feed, physical activity level and health.
Horses typically spend many more years in a barn than other animals, and so require a plentiful supply of clean air for optimum health and fitness.
Contraction is not a disease, but rather an imposed deformity of the horse's hoof.
âA major theme that emerged from the conference was the need for greater communication and collaboration with stakeholders in the horse industry, and this was a rare opportunity for equine welfare organizations from across the country to come together.â
The Certified Horsemanship Association recently finished five more 3 â 10 minute safety videos that can be added to the many that have been produced so far and made them available to the public to help promote safety throughout the horse industry.
Monty Roberts known as The Man Who Listens to Horses will host two events in February at his Flag Is Up Farms and Jackpot Ranch in Camp Verde, Arizona will host an event in March.
Researchers from the Department of Biomedical Sciences, don't dismiss stem cell products as the âsnake oilâ variety, but they do advise caution and ask for patience when it comes to their use in horses.
The best defense against EHV-1 and other infectious diseases in horses is stringent biosecurity by taking the necessary steps to prevent infection and/or stop the spread of an infection.".
Now that winter is well on its way, many horse owners are beginning to think about their pastures and ways to improve the amount of forage available for their horses.