“Be it enacted by the Senate and Horse of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, The Congress finds and declares that wild free-roaming horses and burros are living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of
The birth of a foal is a wondrous event; if all goes well, it is over quickly as the mare goes through the three stages of labor. The first stage generally involves restlessness as the mare paces the stall, paws, lies down, gets back up, and
What problems should I expect when retiring my mare, a performance horse, to the broodmare paddock for her first foal?
Is there any food, treat, or climate that causes moon blindness flare-ups?
Is ketoprofen an alternative to bute for navicular horses?
When you drive by a farm and see a bright, playful young foal romping in a lush pasture with his dam, it’s easy to forget how much work, money, and planning went into his breeding. Many people underestimate the planning that goes into a
Many equestrian sports are seasonal, with a competition season alternating with an off season. Even in sports that continue year-round, most trainers schedule a break from competition, which gives the horse a chance to recover mentally and
Good footing is important for optimizing performance and reducing the risk of lameness. The main reason why sport horses retire early is due to osteoarthritis from constant wear and tear of the joints, sometimes from long-term schooling on bad
Small strongyles are some of the most problematic internal parasites in horses. Infected horses can experience a wide range of symptoms, from rough hair coat, poor growth, and suboptimal performance to life-threatening chronic diarrhea, colic,
Fort Dodge Animal Health has taken a proactive approach to keeping horse owners informed on the spread and dangers of West Nile virus (WNV) by launching an information-packed web site and developing educational literature.
In just two
USA Equestrian President Alan F. Balch and U.S. Equestrian Team (USET) President Armand Leone
Jr. have announced that the Executive Committees of the two organizations have agreed in principle to a resolution of the equestrian governance
A newly purchased Anderson sling will provide improved support for horses recovering from neurological problems or surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine.
