Geoffrey Russell, Keeneland's director of sales, has a message for the struggling Thoroughbred industry. Breeders have done what was needed on their part to get the business [no-glossary]out of its slump; now help is needed from elsewhere.
If your horse's history is one where he has not had a steady supply of forage 24/7, often for years on end, the impact on his metabolism and his brain is very tough to reverse.
 Ballots for the thoroughbred Horse of the Year are due on Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Known as the Eclipse Awards, Horse of the Year is the most prestigeous award in American thoroughbred horse racing.  The Horse of the Year will be honored on Jan
The goal is to bring your horse's overactive immune function back into balance.
For the third consecutive year, Pfizer Animal Health and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) continue their ongoing commitment to invest in the future of the veterinary profession, announcing the recipients of this yearâs student scholarsh
 Learn when you should be concerned about weight loss in your horse, the many possible causes, and the ways of preventing unhealthy weightloss through sound horse management, accurate diagnoses of diseases, and careful attention to nutrition.
Aspects of general care needed to keep your horse healthy throughout his or her life include routine veterinary care for vaccinations, parasite control, dental care, grooming, hoof care, and protection from elements.
âIt has been demonstrated that 80% of the pasture contamination by strongyle eggs is from the 20% of the horse herd that are high shedders while the 80% of the horses that are found to be low shedders account of only 20% of the contamination.â
Horse advocates voiced their support for equine welfare legislation including Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act, Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, and Horseracing Integrity Act.
Feedback from the horses provides the opportunity for lessons on the importance of trust and respect in a relationship.