The important thing to realize is that these changes are occurring in every horse with elevated insulin, whether they are recognized to be in pain or not.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine report evaluating methods of detecting horse soring underscores urgent need to eliminate self-policing in walking horse industry.
The EQUUS Foundation awards grants to directly underwrite horse care costs – which is exactly what equine charities across the nation need right now.
The most common fatal injury in racehorses in the United States, PSB fractures account for 45-50 percent of such injuries in Thoroughbreds, and 37-40 percent in racing Quarter Horses.
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the soft connective tissues under the horse's skin and the infection commonly occurs in the hind legs.
Morris Animal Foundation's mission is to bridge science and resources to advance the health of animals including research proposals that will advance equid health.
Smart barn design with properly constructed kick walls, grilled front walls and protected surfaces can greatly lessen the chances of damage to either the horse or the structure.
Evelyn went missing from her stall at the Shelby Showplace Agricenter Arena during a barrel racing competition - she was last seen in her stall at 2:30 AM eating her hay.
Breathing is the limiting factor for equine athletic performance and a small dysfunction in the respiratory tract can lead to reduced athletic ability.
A good quality modular horse barn construction company will offer many great features as standard on their barn builds but don’t be shy to ask for details of the seemingly more minor components.