In recent years, infections and fatalities due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have been making the news. However, information specific to equids has sometimes been hard to come by. British actress and broadcaster
Six Chicago horses belonging to J.C. Cutters Ltd. carriage company were seized on Friday, Feb. 6, amid conflicting reports on the reason for–and questions on the legality of–the action. The horses were taken to Flanery Farms, a private boardin
The controversy surrounding New York City horse carriages operating amidst increasing vehicular and pedestrian traffic has heated up again, and now the Teamsters union is also involved.
In January, carriage company owners, drivers, and
After 138 years of operation, the last riding hall and stable in downtown Chicago might be turning out the lights for good. At issue are the carriage rides provided year-round in the Magnificent Mile shopping district, and post-9/11 restrictions
The housing market downturn is affecting more than just developers and realtors. Some horse owners have a new challenge in locating adequate, affordable bedding for their animals.
Jeannie Queen of Clear Vision Equine, based i
If your horse is already a senior, there’s no reason to turn him out to pasture. Here’s a seasonal look at some factors to consider for the care of your equine elder.
How much attention do you give your horse’s feet? Many times it’s just the old
Plain shredded beet pulp, a source of digestible fiber for many horses, has been hard to come by this year for a number of East Coast horse owners. Some have wondered when supplies will replenish. While a temporary supply will be available soon,
Horses have varying protein requirements, depending on stage of life or performance level. Protein, the essential building block for new cellular growth, provides the amino acids necessary for maintaining all normal body functions in a
As if economic challenges weren’t enough for horse owners, there are now reports of fuel shortages throughout northern Georgia and into the Carolinas. The shortage has been affecting everything from scheduling veterinary appointments to how
The remnants of Hurricane Ike joined a slow-moving front across the Chicagoland area and northwest Indiana, dumping record rainfall Sept. 12 through 14. Gov. Rod Blagojevich has named seven Illinois counties disaster areas. However, it appears
“The Year of the Stolen Horse,” an event organized by Stolen Horse International Inc., commemorates a decade of fighting horse theft and is designed to bring expanded theft prevention and recovery services to the horse industry.
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A lack of plain beet pulp in several East Coast feed stores is fueling some speculation that a shortage could be in the works.
Beet pulp is a byproduct from the process of extracting simple sugars from sugar beets for the manufacture of
Severe thunderstorms and tornado activity roared through the north-central Illinois and northwest Indiana corridor Monday night, leaving nearly 550,000 homes and businesses without power. However, it appears that area horses emerged relatively
We all know how good a massage feels, and that low-impact exercise like water aerobics can help improve our health and fitness. Horses in Central Florida can now experience the same wellness benefits with a new sports therapy and rehabilitation
Most horse owners wish they could wave a magic wand and get rid of the “manure mountain” on their property. A couple of Canadian entrepreneurs have developed technology that might erase mounds of used bedding, as well as generate a little green.
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