Although soaking hay is nothing new for many equine professionals and enthusiasts, doing so effortlessly just might be. âThe Soaker,â which was created by equestrian, owner, and enthusiast, Jennifer Azevedo, is a system that does away with the mes
The Heroes and Horsemanship Veterans Initiative will provide grants to 501c3 nonprofit programs and centers providing ways to pair veterans with horses.
Unique breed of wild horses from Channel Islands is teetering on the brink of extinction on the mainland
The revolutionary application method using poultice encased in quilted pockets offers horse owners a quick and clean alternative to the mess of traditional clay poultices.
âYou can have cute or you can have a proven, science-based bandage barrier that performs to keep horse's legs clean and free of debris, insects and bio-burden in the socks. Your choice.â
"Most of us know that ammonia is harmful for our horses, but we donât realize that it is more than just a noxious odor for humans; In fact it is an extreme health hazard.â
âSouth Carolinaâs state veterinarian has confirmed the first 2015 case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in the state in 2015.â
XylaMedâ¢(xylazine), a sedative and analgesic for use in horses has been approved by the FDA and is now available from Bimedia to facilitate handling of aggressive or nervous animals, reducing physical stress and risk to both animal and practitioner.
When only one source of protein is fed, such as one type of grass, this is considered to be âpoor quality protein,â meaning there is not enough amino acid variety for the cells to combine into useful body proteins.
Equine Guelph offers their October Colic Prevention Tip: Feed good quality feedstuff: As quality decreases (i.e. mature hay), it becomes 'more stemmy' and less digestible which can lead to impaction in the large intestine.