The Unwanted Horse Coalition met officially for the first time under the auspices of the American Horse Council at the United States Equestrian Federation headquarters in Lexington Oct. 31.
Meeting participants discussed a number of
Many people worry that horses coming from near sea level will have trouble acclimating to the mountain altitudes. If they are physically fit, horses have an easier time adjusting than humans, and it’s all due to physiology.
Police have charged a Foley, Ga., horse owner with animal cruelty after witnesses said he dragged a young horse behind a pickup truck.
Sgt. Charles Massey said Harvey Krum of Foley was arrested Tuesday morning and released on bond.
A St. Louis, Mo., mare that stands at just 17.5 inches tall was recently declared the world’s smallest horse by the Guinness Book of World Records. Thumbelina, a dwarf Miniature Horse, is five years old and weighs 58 pounds. She prefers a
Want bright light in your barn or arena without high electricity bills? Global Merchants introduces the brightest solar powered floodlight on the market today, the GMSL-108. This new model illuminates using the power of over 100 light-emitting diodes
A Utah man has been charged in the fatal castration of a wild horse. At least three people now face charges in the cruelty case.
Terry John Reid, 48, of Dutch John, was released on his own recognizance after an Oct. 31 initial appearance on
Brenda Imus, the leading gaited horse clinician in the United States, thoroughly explains the ins-and-outs of riding, training, and caring for the gaited horse.
Comfort Pads are now available in both the original ?? thickness and a new ?? thickness, offering more options for riders and horse owners.
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Long a staple of small animal veterinarians, the Virbac gels, sprays, shampoos, and cream rinses are designed to treat a variety of skin ailments and infections, including allergic dermatitis (giving itch and allergy relief), infectious dermatitis Lower in cost and more durable than sheepskin, Merino wool saddle pads are the newest offering from Fleeceworks. Used to help headshaking horses, the Original Nose Net from Germany is now available in the United States. Headshaking is a physiologic problem that often leaves owners frustrated and confused, as formerly trusted mounts shake their heads, strike at Tired of making room in your horse trailer for your wheelbarrow and muck buckets? The Equine Slipper by Bluegrass Equine Products is a soft, breathable hoof boot that provides protection, keeps the hoof clean, holds medication in place, is easy to apply, and is completely machine washable. The slipper is ideal for horses requiring The BigFoot Cargo Bag allows you to neatly tuck away and store all of your horse-related stuff in your barn or trailer, or you can use it transport your essential riding gear to shows, trail rides, or other equestrian events. Each Probios treat contains live, naturally occurring microorganisms that restore and maintain the natural balance of digestive bacteria in the horse’s gut. Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leading producer of high quality, all natural fiber supplements for improving digestive health, offers Konsyl Original as a powder-form, natural fiber supplement and bowel normalizer for animals. Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with |
