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Retired Racehorse Project Seeks 500 Trainers for $100,000 Thoroughbred Makeover
âIt comes as a shock and a thrill to folks at the tracks when they discover that their retiring horses are no longer what the industry calls âunwanted horses.â
Time to Ride Challenge Brings 20,000 Newcomers to Horseback Riding Experience
âThe Time to Ride Challenge, a grassroots competition offering $100,000 cash and prizes to stables, clubs, and businesses that introduce new people to horses, continues through September 30th nationwide and has reached 20,107, marking a 31% increase ove
Advocates Ask Federal Court to Dismiss Utah Ranchers Anti-Mustang Lawsuit
âThis lawsuit was filed by livestock owners that view wild horses as competition for below-market, taxpayer-subsidized grazing on public lands,â said Caitlin Zittkowski, attorney for Meyer, Glitzenstein and Crystal, the firm representing the advocates
USDA Proposes New Regulations to Combat Horse Soring
"USDA's goals in upholding and enforcing the Horse Protection Act are to achieve the dual purposes of the Act: eliminate the cruel and inhumane practice of soring; and eliminate unfair competition by persons showing, exhibiting and selling sore horses.â
Pain Management in Horses
Management of pain is a key element in veterinary care of horses, especially those with colic, lameness or following surgery. Regardless of the underlying cause, pain control is one of the most important short-term goals when working with horses.
Considering the Best in Holiday Treats for Your Horse
"Fruits and vegetables such as apples and carrots make healthy holiday treats for horses along with cookie and muffin treats made using natural grains and molasses.â
Equine Extravaganza Rags to Riches Prizes Awarded
A Home for Every Horse partners W.F. Young, Inc. and Purina Animal Nutrition presented prizes to Caitlin Schoemmell, winner of the Rags to Riches competition with her horse How Do You Like Me Now, and to the rescue of her choice, the United States Equine
New Research Could Help Breed for Less 'Spooky' Horses
Researchers are working to identify genes that influence horses' tendency to react to perceived danger.
Horizon Structures Presents . . . Open The Door to Horse Safety
Consultation with a professional barn builder who is experienced with equines and their needs is always a bright idea! As they say, 'You don’t know what you don’t know'.
Monty Roberts' New Series on "Horses That Fear Spray Bottles"
Monty Roberts tackles horses' fear of spray bottles squirting strange smelling liquid on their bodies using common sense and incremental steps.