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Judge Says Horse Slaughter Can Resume
The slaughter of horses for food could resume this week in the United States due to a ruling by a federal judge who dismissed a lawsuit by animal welfare groups that sought to prevent the practice.
Starving Horse Rescued in Ontario, CA
The Inland Valley Humane Society has rescued a horse on the brink of starvation that was found tied up in a ditch in Ontario. The horse was tied to a tree, and apparently left to starve to death.
Russian Knapweed and Yellow Starthistle Can Kill Horses
Although chewing disease, also known as equine nigropallidal encephalomalacis is not common in horses, it is deadly because of the brain lesions created by  invasive plants causing the disease.
Dr. Hilary Clayton's Seminal Study Shows Increased Rider Stability With Flapless Saddle
The study measured aspects of the flapless saddle system used while riding a horse and concludes it results in a marked improvement in rider stability.
National Equine Health Plan Published
The horse industry is unique since horses are transported more frequently than other livestock resulting in infectious disease outbreaks that cost the industry millions of dollars.
Record Numbers Convene for 2015 Homes for Horses Coalition Conference
âA major theme that emerged from the conference was the need for greater communication and collaboration with stakeholders in the horse industry, and this was a rare opportunity for equine welfare organizations from across the country to come together.â
Certified Horsemanship Association Adds More Professional Safety Videos for Public Use
The Certified Horsemanship Association recently finished five more 3 â 10 minute safety videos that can be added to the many that have been produced so far and made them available to the public to help promote safety throughout the horse industry.
Monty Roberts Announces Appearances in the USA in February and March
Monty Roberts known as The Man Who Listens to Horses will host two events in February at his Flag Is Up Farms and Jackpot Ranch in Camp Verde, Arizona will host an event in March.
Researchers See Possibilities in Stem Cell Therapy for Horse Injuries
Researchers from the Department of Biomedical Sciences, don't dismiss stem cell products as the âsnake oilâ variety, but they do advise caution and ask for patience when it comes to their use in horses.
Acupuncture and Chiropractic Treatment Get Horse Moving Again
According to Ben Baugh, staff writer for the Aiken Standard, the use of accupuncture and chiropractic treatment have been successful in returning a horse to full health and a normal level of activity.