Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation to prevent the establishment of inhumane horse slaughter operations within the U.S., end the current export of American horses for slaughter abroad.
When a horse's muscular and nervous systems stop functioning properly because of heat, heat stroke is inevitable unless measures to cool the horse down and replace lost fluids are taken.
At first glance, seeing an article about a shivering horse, one thinks of wintry cold weather, but the name of the disease is related to the tremors that the horse exhibits as opposed to shivering because of cold temperatures.
A UK veterinarian is warning about the dangers of kissing horses because a number of infections including MRSA, ringworm, salmonella and Clostridium difficile can infect both people and horses.
When your passion is for the gaited horse, FOSH offers a robust set of resources for the gaited horse enthusiast whose needs are often not addressed in mainstream media or clubs.
By focusing on stress, health and comfort, horse owners can reduce the impact PPID has on their horse's life.
The Forest Service announced its intent to remove and 'dispose of' the Salt River wild horses, but this ignited a public outcry so large that it changed the fate of these animals.
Understanding how a horse perceives its environment helps a rider to know why a horse might spook and will equip the rider to anticipate when a horse will spook, as well as how to handle the situation.
"Benefits of regular horse dental care include improved health, performance, a reduction in feed costs, and a reduction or elimination of annoying habits such as head tossing, resisting the bit, and rearing.â
Despite their federally protected status, wild horses and burros are increasingly falling victim to the heinous horse slaughter industry after being rounded up and removed from the range.