Although chewing disease, also known as equine nigropallidal encephalomalacis is not common in horses, it is deadly because of the brain lesions created by  invasive plants causing the disease.
The study measured aspects of the flapless saddle system used while riding a horse and concludes it results in a marked improvement in rider stability.
The Certified Horsemanship Association recently finished five more 3 â 10 minute safety videos that can be added to the many that have been produced so far and made them available to the public to help promote safety throughout the horse industry.
According to Ben Baugh, staff writer for the Aiken Standard, the use of accupuncture and chiropractic treatment have been successful in returning a horse to full health and a normal level of activity.
âWhile horses are very comfortable in cold conditions, it is still a big question as to whether you should be throwing on a blanket or leaving it at the barn. Some people go by the 35-40° rule. If it gets to or below those numbers, get those blankets o
High Brow Cat, legendary stallion that sold for $10 million earlier this year, will receive a special tribute during the National Cutting Horse Association World Championship Futurity held November 21 through December 15, 201.
The Network for Horse Sports, will provide viewers with a stocking full of gift-wrapped holiday programming when it offers special programming on both Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2013.
A new poll released by the Humane Society of the United States reveals that the majority of Kentucky voters surveyed oppose horse soring - the intentional infliction of pain on the hooves and legs of horses.
According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, approximately 20 Veterans and active service members take their own lives each day.
Due to the liver's immense reserve and regenerative capacity, horses can appear normal until greater than 80% of the liver is affected.