In addition to issues created by feeding of hay and grain instead of grazing for feed, young horses often suffer dental problems during the transition from baby teeth to permanent teeth.
Equine Disease Communication Center is reporting new cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile virus in several states.
Discussion will include introduction to Dr. Worden and Sean's way of thinking about horse management, specific examples of how it's helped their horses and time for questions.
"While shipping wraps/boots do protect your horsesâ lower legs from trauma in the trailer, they are not always needed and can sometimes cause more negative effects.â
This article will teach you to judge the quality of hay for your horse. It also offers great suggestions for selecting the type of hay to feed, depending on what is available in your locality.
âIn addition to Mother Nature's list of natural disasters such as flash floods and tornadoes, horse owners need to consider other potential dangers to horses such as the possibility of man made emergencies including gas leaks or propane spills.â
âThe sterilization procedure proposed is an ovariectomy via colpotomy, involving only partial sedation and a veterinarian reaching into the mareâs abdomen and through the vagina to secure a chain around the horseâs ovaries which are twisted, severed
In its first official leap outside the United States ACTHA has begun operations partnering with their sister organization CCTHA, The Canadian Competitive Trail Horse Association.
In racehorses, masking pain can come with a cost - Overworked minor injuries could lead to major ones or even pose a life-threatening risk to both horse and rider.
With just three months to go until Equine Affaire, now is the perfect time to start a riding program geared towards boosting you and your horse's versatility acumen.