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Spring 21 Equine First Aid Course Coming - May 3 - 10
The goal of this first aid course is to give caregivers the peace of mind knowing that they can step in and help their horse when needed until a professional arrives.
What is a Farrier?
Learn about the 4 major services a farrier provides and how the farrier's knowledge and expertise are invaluable to you as a horse owner.
Patch or Powder May Prevent Anhydrosis
Horses that donât sweat have a disease known as anhydrosis. Common in hot, humid climates, this condition not only creates misery for horses, but also can be life-threatening. Recently a powdered feed supplement and an electrolyte-balancing pat
Equine ICU To Provide State-of-art Care
The University of Liverpool, which provides specialist care for large racing events such as the John Smith Grand National, is to establish a £2 million intensive care unit (ICU) at its Equine Hospital.
Horse Related Activities Can Be Risky
Studies show that horse-related activity (HRA) can be risky. The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) estimated that in 2006, 68,060 Americans went to a U.S. emergency room with horse-related injuries (HRI), of which 5,676 were hospit
Theme Song to Debut At 2011 Legends Event
Talented Singer/Songwriter Mary Ann Kennedy has announced that she will debut a theme song written for Road to the Horse, during the 2011 Legends event on February 25-27 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She will perform the song as part of the Stars & Legen
Situation for Hundreds of Horses Changes
A case involving hundreds of horses and some cattle in Greenbrier County is up in the air with the recent death of the owner of the animals. Grady Whitlock, who died last week, faced dozens of criminal charges in connection with allegedly starving t
Sheryl Crow Donates Funds to Wild Horses
In a recent public statement singer Sheryl Crow announced that she would be donating funds to help the wild horses: âAs part of my summer-long touring commitment with Kid Rock, I am playing the Cheyenne Frontier Days Festival in Cheyenne, Wyomin
Horizon Structures Presents Series: Horse Barn Shopping - "Don't Buy A Pig in a Poke"
Even the most modest of horse shelters, the humble run-in shed, requires a sturdy if rudimentary building technique to withstand the vagaries of Mother Nature and any horse abuse the critters dish out during its use.
NSC and ACTH - Double Trouble in the Fall
Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than any other time of year for two reasons - high non-structural carbohydrates from cooler nighttime temperatures and increased blood ACTH secretion from the pituitary gland.