The toxins that cause this potentially fatal neurologic disease could be lurking in your horse’s environment or hay. Learn how to recognize and prevent botulism with this visual guide.
A horse’s ability to perform gaits such as ambling and pacing comes down primarily to one particular mutated gene: the so-called Gait Keeper gene.
Blue Horse Charities provides funding to organizations involved in rehabilitation, retraining, and adoption of off-the-track Thoroughbreds.
Equine Guelph will host a workshop on Sept.18 designed to help horse owners prepare for and handle emergency situations.
Trotter is the American Quarter Horse Association’s president, while Welton is the United States Equestrian Federation’s CEO.
In recognition of International Helmet Awareness Day, here are 10 important tips about helmets and riding.
Researchers found that ill-fitting saddles are associated with equine back pain and muscle asymmetry, a stilted gait, and rider back pain.
Providing salt free-choice can help your horse eat and drink well, and stay healthy, when temperatures rise.
Lori Warren, PhD, PAS, of the University of Florida will study beta-glucans, a type of fiber, and the equine immune system.
One veterinarian said that while treatment is extremely important, lifestyle and dietary management is the key to reducing the incidence of laminitis.
First Community Bank of Bedford County and the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association will sponsor this year’s Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration.
Why would my horse’s behavior change from being a reliable and willing friend to a miserable grouch?
Nicole Carroll, who trains and teaches out of Leap of Faith Farms in Walnut Creek, Calif., explains how to space cavallettis for training purposes.
A ruptured aneurysm is being blamed for a horse’s death during a training session for the chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede currently underway in Alberta, Canada.
Multiple racing jurisdictions have adopted all or parts of the National Uniform Medication Program, with others expected to be on board by the end of this year.
The operators of a Mississippi horse sanctuary are hoping the offer of a cash reward will lead them to those responsible for shooting a rescued horse.
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