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Landmark Appellate Court Decision Stops BLM Wyoming Wild Horse Wipeout
"Ruling throws a wrench into the backroom deal between the BLM and livestock grazing interests to eliminate federally protected wild horses from over one million acres of public land in Wyoming and blocks BLM from treating public lands as private lands i
80+ Organizations Oppose Government Plan to Slaughter America’s Mustangs
Americans want wild horses and burros protected, not brutally killed and slaughtered, and a humane and scientific path for wild horse management not only exists, but is broadly supported by 80+ groups.
How to Get the Most From Your Veterinarian
In a blog post on Equine Envelope, Linda Spahr discusses "How to Get the Most from Your Veterinarian" and includes some very timely tips and information that can be helpful to all horse owners:
Added Fat Improves Behavior of Horses
Diet affects behavior. This makes sense. A well-fed horse is healthy and a healthy horse feels good. Conversely, a poorly-nourished horse is suffering.
Damning Documents Expose Extreme Walking Horse Cruelty
âThe Wheelon case reminds us more than ever that the law must be strong enough to stop remorseless people who inflict this kind of misery on these gentle, beautiful horses as a way to cheat and get a step ahead of their competition.â
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.
U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky Named Humane Horsewoman of the Year by the Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States has honored Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., as its 2019 Humane Horsewoman of the Year.
Animal Protection Groups Commend House Action on Priority Equine Protection Legislation to End Horse Slaughter and Soring
The PAST Act addresses abuse of Tennessee walking horses and breeds forced to perform high-stepping gait the 'Big Lick' by bad actors who subject the horses' legs to painful techniques known as soring.
Humane Groups Celebrate Pivotal Move in Congress to End Cruelty of Horse Soring
Horse ‘soring’ is one of the worst cruelties imaginable—where scofflaw trainers deliberately torment Tennessee walking horses to get them to fling their front legs high, just to win a blue ribbon in a show ring.
Show-Stopping Equine Infectious Diseases - Part I
Prevention is in the textbooks we read, and equine vet conferences always have a good panel of speakers on biosecurity, so,we as veterinarians advocate for prevention with our clients.