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Additional Organizations Support American Horse Council Welfare Code
âThe AHC Welfare Code of Practice encourages everyone to consider the health, safety, and welfare of their horses in all aspects of their activities, including the social and ethical issues.â
Rescuing Thousands of Horses This Winter
According to Shirley Puga, Executive Director of National Equine Resource Network, an owner assistance program known as Project Safety Net for Horses is capable of rescuing thousands of horses from neglect this winter through an owner assistance program.
Don't Ignore Eyelid Injuries and Irritations in Your Horse's Eye
Eyelid injuries and eye irritation in horses sometimes occur and can be very serious if neglected. The fall season often produces plant burrs and dry leaves that may stick to horse eyelids and cause irritation if not noticed and removed immediately.Â
How Do I Know If My Horse Has Encysted Strongyles?
What Exactly Are Encysted Strongyle Larvae and How Did They Get in My Horse? Horsemenâs Laboratory receives several questions a week about encysted strongyles.
Importance of Preventative Medicine for Horses
Dr. Dan Ahnen, one of several veterinarians from Siloam Springs, Ark. who rotate a week at a time in the Southwest City Veterinary Clinic is a veterinarian who stresses the importance of preventative medicine for animals including horses, cows, and small
Charles Wilhelm’s Ultimate Super Horse Challenge Coming to Western States Horse Expo June 4-7, 2015
âThe competition is designed to challenge the horse and rider to excel in their abilities to demonstrate communication, horsemanship and equitation and showcase the riderâs relationship, and the horseâs relaxed lightness and responsiveness with bala
Arabian Horses Receive Invite to Central Park Show
âThe Arabian Horse Association announces an Arabian presence at the esteemed Central Park Horse Show in New York City, NY, September 23-28, 2015.â
Effects of Competition Surfaces on Horse Musculoskeletal Health
To minimize risk and support required bone development in training, more research is needed to understand the effects of surfaces on performance and injuries of the athletic horse.
New Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Lead to Horse Deaths in Florida
âAs in these two confirmed cases in Florida, Eastern Equine Encephalitis appears within five days after a mosquito transmits the virus to the horse, and the onset of clinical symptoms are abrupt with infected horses often dying or having to be euthanize
Warming Weather Brings Mosquito-borne West Nile Virus to Horses and Humans
As with humans, most horses infected with the virus do not show symptoms or become sick, but according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a third of horse-related cases with critical symptoms, the horses die.