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Equine Industry Shows Stability and Signs of Growth
âAccording to results of a survey by American Horse Publications sponsored by Zoetis, the equine industry has found stability and shows positive signs of growth, especially among young adult horse owners and event participants.â
Heat Wave Creating Devastating Conditions for Horses
Extended high temperatures throughout the country are creating problems for the wild horse population as well as for show and race horses and horse owners.
Better Methods of Diagnosis for Ataxia Could Save Horse's Lives
A recent study shows that at least one in 100 horses at some point in its life will lose the ability to control its gait as a result of developing the neurological disorder ataxia.
Hay and Horses: Does Form of Hay Matter?
Few studies have been conducted showing the effects of changing the physical form of long-stemmed hay. A trial by Gagnon and Barbisan comparing long-stemmed hay and cubed hay on water intake showed that the horses fed a cubed ration consumed more water th
Survey Shows Horse Owners Want More Advice about Euthanasia
A recent survey shows that horse owners would welcome more advice on the options open to them when it comes to dealing with the death of a horse or pony and the disposal of its body.
AAEP Encourages National Reining Horse Association To Reconsider Sedative Rule
Allowing a horse to enter a show ring at 30 minutes post-administration of romifidine presents a safety and welfare risk to both the horse and rider.
Queen's Horse Trainer Calls in Monty Roberts for Help
Champion trainer of the Queen's horses, Gai Waterhouse, will utilize the skills of the world's most famous horse whisperer in her attempts to show Australian punters something very special.
Horse Traveling in a Trailer - Can It Bring on Colic?
Although no scientific link has been found between trailering and colic, factors surrounding the trip could affect a horse’s gastrointestinal function.
Utah Man Arrested after Dragging Horse Behind Truck
"The video reportedly showed Freeman Yoder pulling a draft horse behind a truck until it dropped to the ground, then he continued pulling the animal toward the barn after it would not stand up.â
Warming Weather Brings Mosquito-borne West Nile Virus to Horses and Humans
As with humans, most horses infected with the virus do not show symptoms or become sick, but according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a third of horse-related cases with critical symptoms, the horses die.