With the Breeders' Cup coming up in several days and other equine and equestrian events scheduled throughout the United States, Hurricane Sandy has caused not only anxiety, but also destruction to horse facilities, training schedules and events.
An in-depth look into the current issues of wild horse management is just one of the many topics that will be explored in Equine Guelph's Global Perspectives in Equine Welfare course in January 2014.
Major storm of any kind are frightening for both humans and horses. Hurricanes and tornadoes can do major damage as witnessed over the past few years with televised reports of stricken areas showing the devastation that can happen in a very short time.
The American Quarter Horse Association Ride Now Tour will be offering information about Equine Emergency Preparedness: Staying Safe in the Face of Fire and Disease Outbreaks with experts, and giveaways at New Greeley Tractor Supply Company on July 14, 2
"We are pleased to see continued growth in the number of top trainers that have taken the time to understand the science behind FLAIR Strips and make protecting horses' lungs a priority."
I would like riders to receive quality instruction in Western Dressage and learn the biomechanics of the horse, how to develop him slowly and learn to ride 'back to front.'
The ASPCA 'Teaming Up to Hoof It Home' grant highlights increased capacity in the equine welfare community that makes critical equine relocations possible.
Making preparations ahead of time will improve the chances of both you and your horse surviving a hurricane, tornado or other natural disaster
This one day (or entire weekend) curriculum brings equestrians indoors to educate them on the best way to communicate with their horse(s).
The ability to assess neurophysiological changes in real time in the arena or space where the human-horse interaction is occurring is of vital importance to understanding how and why EAS is beneficial for humans.