Trail Riding as Therapy for Human and Horse

Newsdate: Fri, 15 Mar 2013 - 11:30 am Location: CHADRON, Nebraska Trail riding is great therapy for the mind and body of human and horse, and careful preparation can prevent a potentially wonderful experience from turning unpleasant.

Easing Horse Allergies Through Nutrition

Allergens exist everywhere -- on pasture, in trees, in your horse's feed, and in the air he breathes. Some, such as pollens, are natural and others are added to feeds (i.e. preservatives). Some horses are allergic to specific foods; for example, s

Focus on Eradicating Glanders in Horses and Camels

According to a news release, a rare and dangerous lung disease in horses and camels is the subject of an international conference that opened yesterday, Agust 4, 2012.

Horses Euthanized in Iowa after Contracting West Nile Virus

On July 30, the Iowa Department of Public Health reported in a news release that an older woman from Lyon County in northwest Iowa had tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), but was recovering. The department medical director, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk,

June 2013 - Crusade Against Equine Colic Month

Throughout June 2013, the Crusade Against Equine Colic will provide colic prevention-related content through various outlets that will help owners implement practices that may reduce their horses' risk for colic.

Drone Frightens and Spooks Horses Causing Injuries

"Owners of three rescued horses that have been injured because a drone has been swooping down on them, spooking them and sending them running into fences, want the person flying the drone caught and forced to pay veterinarian bills.”

Deauville Green Awards to Feature Film about Human/Horse Relationships

CSU Honors Equine Surgeon for Research Helping Horses and Humans

Dr. McIlwraith, who is founding director of the CSU Orthopaedic Research Center, gained the honor for pioneering, developing, and refining arthroscopic surgery in the horse.

Summer Fly Protection for Your Horse

 “The worst case I've ever seen had maggots living in the wounds and the smell would have knocked down a charging elephant.”  So went the distressing post of a forum contributor on HorseAdvice.com, in reference to a discussion board topic regard

Event Organizer Gail Shrine Promotes Omega Fields

Omega Fields, Inc. produces award-winning Omega-3-rich, stabilized, ground flaxseed supplements and treats for horses in all stages of life.  Since horses don’t talk, however, Gail Shrine has stepped forward as a spokesperson for the equine products th