"The wild horse populations on the checkerboard lands exceed the limits set forth in the 2013 Consent Decree, therefore triggering their removal.â
âPasture management does not require fancy equipment but does require a well-thought out plan to help prolong the grazing season so you can watch your horses graze in the early morning to your hearts content.â
Laura chose not to give up on her strong-willed partner, and their journey led to Verdades becoming top-ranked American horse on FEI Dressage World Rankings.
Brooke USA’s 2017 Horse Heroes campaign honors horses of yesterday while helping those of today.
The Humane Society Legislative Fund along with William Shatner, Kaley Cuoco, Willie Nelson and others, are urging law makers to pass an amendment that prohibits the use of federal funds to inspect horse slaughter facilities.
"Some of our senior horses cost more to maintain than their younger peers."
A study demonstrated horses receiving SuperSport⢠amino acid supplement experienced decreased recovery time and increased exercise capacity, among other benefits when compared to horses receiving alfalfa pellets.
"Regardless of whether theyâre shod or not, all horses should have their hooves picked out and inspected daily, and should be trimmed on a regular basis year-around.â
Horses which receive regular exercise seem to be fairly protected against laminitis, however, it is difficult to know whether the exercise aids in increasing insulin sensitivity or is simply protective against obesity.
The Tennessee Departments of Health and Agriculture announce that rabies has been diagnosed in two horses. One horse, submitted for testing in January 2012, died in rural Rutherford County, and the other was submitted in February from Marshall County.