On Sunday, May 11, at Greenwell Foundation Stables, Sharon Miner will speak about her inspiration for writing the Beloved School Horses series, read Spotâs story and answer questions.
The percentage of deaths is much higher in horses - 90% - than it is in people - 33% - and there is a vaccine for horses, but not for people.
Horse owners and stable staffers may be reluctant to schedule farrier appointments in inclement weather, but equine hoof health depends on regular checkups, trimmings, and general care.
Anyone working with a foal, weanling, yearling, or previously untouched horse can benefit from Leier's new training video series on Horse&Rider OnDemand.
Horse's hooves may grow somewhat slower in colder temperatures, but they may also chip and crack under such conditions making farrier care doubly important.
Congress prohibits the sale of wild horses to anyone who will sell them for slaughter, but the fate of 'sale authority' horses is already difficult to track, and the new rule will make it even harder.
 Research into genes in horses that produce a certain protein may lead to treatment for both recurrent airway obstruction in horses and also asthma in people.
Another case of Hendra virus was detected last week in Queensland, Australia. News agencies reported that a veterinarian treated a gravely ill horse in the northern part of the state. Lab results confirmed that the animal had Hendra virus (HeV), a severe
âDon't miss this important free webinar on July 22, 2015 at 1 pm ET presented by members of The Homes for Horses Coalition on Successful Outreach and Ideas for Community Engagement.â
Airway damage resulting from wildfire smoke takes 4-6 weeks to heal, so horses need that amount of time off from the time when the air quality returns to normal.