An industry focus on education about cost of care, proper husbandry, expectations, retraining, and life-ending decisions has reduced the number of unwanted horses in the United States.
Dr. Tom Lenz shares information about the “unwanted” horse and changing perceptions of equine welfare.
Dr. Tom Lenz addressed the issue of unwanted horses and possible solutions during the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention.
In recent months, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and The Denver Post have reported on the apparent increase in the number of unwanted, neglected, or
I’ve worn many hats, figuratively and literally, in the course of a long veterinary career, and with each of them I have done my best to improve the quality of life for our equine friends.
I’m wearing a new hat these days: chairman of th
Because protecting the health and welfare of the horse is one of the American Association of Equine Practitioner’s (AAEP) core missions, the association has a standing committee of equine veterinarians dedicated to continuously monitoring issues
When equine industry leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., on April 19 for the first Unwanted Horse Summit, it marked the start of an unprecedented effort by the horse community to address the care and fate of this country’s ?unwanted? horses. The
All of us believe we’re responsible horse owners. We provide adequate care and nutrition, call the veterinarian when our horses don’t seem quite right or need an annual examination, and in many cases treat them like members of our own families. Putting our horses first is a priority for everyone, right?
Unfortunately, not all horses’ owners feel this way, and some horses don’t even
Horses are an integral part of our lives. Because they work for us, teach us, entertain us, and promote our physical and emotional health, we, as horse owners, are continually searching for up-to-date information on how to provide the best care
Articles, forums, and other information from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) have appeared in The Horse magazine for a number of years. I thought that for this Forum I might take the opportunity to let you know a
Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with
