âUnlike humans, horses donât stop feeling hungry when their stomachs are full; appetite is controlled by satisfying the need to chew, so eating is also an important activity that contributes to the horseâs well-being.â
âThe results of this study reveal that overweight horses and ponies, even breeds known for difficulty with insulin resistance, lose weight when allowed to eat hay ad-libitum (available all day and all night).â
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the American Paint Horse Association recently announced its first class of inductees for the APHA Hall of Fame. A total of 50 influential members of the Paint Horse communityâ25 horses and 25 peopleâwill be hono
Knowledge of the anatomy of the horse's foot including the hoof and all its internal structures is of paramount importance in being able to assess the condition of the horse's lower limbs and feet.
Blue Star Equiculture is a draft horse sanctuary and organic farm located at Burgundy Brook Farm in Palmer, Massachusetts. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization registered with the IRS and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The chairman of the Jockey Club called for the veterinary records of every horse competing in this yearâs Triple Crown races to be made public immediately with a goal of ensuring that horses are sound and not under the influence of unnecessary drugs.
âGayle Eckert encourages two key points to reduce fire risks on horse farms; if possible, store all straw and hay in a separate building and check all electricals since horse barns can put more demand on an existing electrical systems.â
The scientific community and the government is questioning the legality, safety and efficacy of a new âvaccineâ for the deadly African Horse Sickness (AHS) virus developed by a group headed by the head of apartheid South Africaâs clandestine biologi
Omega Fields® is pleased to announce their support of Stolen Horse International's annual NetPosse auction to raise money for its continued operations. NetPosse, a division of Stolen Horse International, Inc. is a key resource for all equestrians, p
Rob Hinkle, President and CEO of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) today issued an urgent plea to horse lovers and farm owners throughout the United States to participate in the Foster Care program.