âResearchers used an algae-based omega-3 supplement with high traces of methylsulfonylmethane, vitamin C and a mushroom compound since algae are among the richest sources of DHA, a type of omega-3 fatty acid in their study about horse respiratory diseas
Founded in 2002 to promote and improve the quality of equestrian competition, the IEA has more than 8,000 middle and high school student-riders across the United States.
âEqui-Spirit balls have become the leader in horse play balls throughout the world and many veterinarians say that free-play with horse toys and regular exercise contributes to horsesâ improved health, lower stress and longer life spans.â
According to Kentucky Equine Researchers, Â various studies have investigated the benefits of feeding yeast to horses. Among the positive results of dietary yeast supplementation are better digestion of fiber; limitation of undesirable changes in the inte
When horses go out in the morning and consume large amounts of pasture (now rich in non-structured carbohydrates) they are at greater risk for laminitis.
The American Paint Horse Associationâs (APHA) 2013 calendar entitled âUnique By Designâ was recently debuted at the organizationâs 2012 AjPHA Youth World Championship Show and is now available to the public through the APHA General Store.
A recent study in Sweden explored the possible role of gastrin as a stress hormone and how it might relate to ulcers and colic in horses. Plasma gastrin and cortisol concentrations were determined during fasting and compared with concentrations during
As part of its effort to make its actions transparent and accessible to the public, APHIS is highlighting enforcement actions taken in response to violations of the Horse Protection Act.
âScientists at Queen Mary University of London are a step closer to preventing the kind of tendon injuries that affect aging race horses.â
Recently, a tragic Mid-Michigan automobile accident resulted in the loss of the best Christmas present a little girl could ever receive, her horse. Unfortunately, this accident was allegedly caused by an incident of road rage, when an impatient driver, fr