Genetic defects are any abnormality that is due to a change in the DNA and often affect both the health and the physical condition of the foal and are inherited from one or both parents.
Keep these 14 items that belong in your equine first aid kit readily available to help take care of typical horse wounds, abrasions and laceration.
No other equine Exposition offers so many opportunities to enrich one's equestrian lifestyle, improve one's horsemanship and engage in learning opportunities.
Dental care of the horse includes special tools, equipment and sedation, to make the experience less stressful on the horse.
Domestication has not removed the basic social, physiological and psychological needs of the horse, and some management and living conditions fail to meet these needs for horses.
While many people may think biomarkers are only detected in the blood of the horse, they can also be measured using radiography, microscopy or with physiologic monitoring (heart rate or blood pressure).
Although Cushing's disease in horses has been recognized for more than 70 years, the disease has often been misunderstood. However with improved diagnostic and treatment options, horses with Cushing's disease can enjoy a better quality life and li
Special attention to help mitigate the risk of ulcers, bad behavior and bad habits developing in the horse that is confined to a stable for lengthy periods of time is a MUST.
So, when you have the opportunity and wherewithal to follow your heart into the wonderful world of horses in later years, I say, go for it.