The Humane Society of the United States is forming a Responsible Horse Breeders Council composed of horse breeders around the country who are dedicated to improving horse welfare. The goal of the council is to decrease the number of horses in the U.S. who
For well-trained horses that are used to people, crowds, and excitement, all may be well, but for other horses, Halloween is a spooky time that may cause the horse to also spook.
Learn horse language! Being fluent in horse talk is huge for staying safe - Take the online youth course 'Horse Behaviour and Safety'
Humans often make decisions about blanketing their horses based on whether they feel cold themselves, so they may well be using a blanket on their horse when it really is not necessary.
Being well prepared for a veterinarian's visit ensures that necessary procedures for your horse will be effectively completed and will help you and your horse establish a good relationship with the veterinarian.
Some horses fear trailers. Read the do's and don'ts of trailering and how practice in trailering your horse pays off in an emergency.
When given a choice, horses are motivated to achieve social contact and they chose to remain longer in a paddock with other horses rather than being alone.
Summer's heat and humidity can be much more than just uncomfortable for your horse; they can be deadly and can lead to disastrous consequences as a result of inadequate care or belief in common myths about heat, cold water, and their effect on horses.
Learn the 10 reasons a daily workout is important and how to get started.
With the arrival of summer visitors including children, horse owners need to have strict safety rules in place for anyone coming to visit them and their horses.