Four years ago a myriad of events led to an increase in unwanted horses. âUnwanted horseâ is a loose term that defines every horse which does not have a purpose, including horses that are owned and cared for but are actually unwanted, those whose o
As days grow shorter and the holidays take up more of a horse owner's time, making sure that horses get at least a minimum amount of exercise remains important. Horses that have pasture space in which to browse, run and play will most likely do well,
Horse Community Journals Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the 2011 Equine Consumersâ Guide, which made its debut at The Mane Event in Red Deer, Alberta on April 29, 2011.
Picking your horse's feet is a basic general care activity that will reduce the chances of lameness due to hoof disease. This easy and traditional activity should be mastered by all horse owners.
While vaccination is the best way to protect horses from diseases such as WNV and EEE, staying informed about the threat of diseases can also be helpful with Merial's Outbreak Alert program, a tool horse owners can use to evaluate risk, especially when t
Read to learn how energy production, heat and thermo regulation, fluid and electrolyte balance are inter-related in horse conditioning and why a proper balance is necessary.
Top50âs Chico Basin Ranch in Colorado, USA, has opened the gates of Ranchlands Horse Sanctuary, offering homes to retired or injured horses. RHS offers owners a place where their horse will spend the rest of its days happy and healthy on open range pas
Indiana authorities in Henry County report that a north Henry County man has surrendered 21 horses, a dog and five puppies after the deaths of four horses on his property.
Evaluating the relationship of body fat to body musculature helps a horse owner determine the body score of a particular horse and is a helpful management tool that can be used with all breeds of horses.
Three major areas are important to be mindful of as we head into fall - hydration, weight, and the diet of our horses.