The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Board of Directors voted on November 3, during meetings in Oklahoma City, to maintain its Animal Welfare and Medications Policy for NRHA events held in locations outside of Europe during 2015.
Dr Gary Muscatello, Veterinary researcher with University of Sydney recently spoke about the increase in equine related diseases associated with climate change. Dr. Muscatello forecasts that climate change will affect equine health in numerous ways.
According to research by Pulse Veterinary Technologies, many horses can be helped by shock wave therapy. Previously, horses suffering from chronic pain and lameness had to undergo prolonged medication and surgical interventions. These treatments can be co
The International Society for Equitation Science has released a recommendation for all equestrian sports regarding how the tightness of nosebands should be determined and used fairly and objectively.
âThe Preakness got off to a tragic start on Saturday, with two horses dying in the first four races and a jockey was hospitalized with a broken collarbone before Exaggerator won the race.â
âWith Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday, October 31, 2015, horse racing entusiasts have their eyes on American Pharoah and the question in the minds of many is: Can Pharoah's triple crown turn into a grand slam with a win of the Cup?.â
Every year, UC Davis veterinarian Eric Davis and his wife, Cindy Davis, travel in a converted, vintage school bus through the Dakotas to treat horses on Native American reservations.
Throughout the Breeders' Cup Championship week, FLAIR Strips protected 111 equine athletes, including 30 horses on Friday, October 31 and 22 runners on Breedersâ Cup Saturday.
âNew from Breyer® - Dynamic New American Pharoah Sculpture! Showcasing American Pharoah's powerful extended stride and keen expression, Breyerâs American Pharoah breathtaking sculpture is a study in excellence.â
Foaling in horses is extremely fast. Labor and the active part of foaling, resulting in delivery of the foal, take 10 to 20 minutes and are considerably shorter than giving birth in humans or in cows.