BCHA Expands its Reach to Benefit Equestrians Across the US
Back Country Horsemen of America, the organization that works hard to protect our right to ride horses on public lands, is bigger than ever.
Back Country Horsemen of America, the organization that works hard to protect our right to ride horses on public lands, is bigger than ever.

Researchers determined that albumin was significantly more likely to be present in horses’ feces prior to deworming than after deworming.
Douglas Antczak, VMD, PhD, recently commemorated the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the endometrial cups with a review in the Annual Review of Animal Biosciences.
Learn how students help care for stallions, mares, and foals as they prepare for work in the equine industry.

Researchers found that avoiding small intestine resection, when possible, can help reduce complications and improve survival.
Marines stateside learn horsemanship skills that can help them in war zones.
Fifteen equine rescue/rehabilitation/retraining and placement facilities across the United States have been awarded. One pledge has also been made.

An equine behaviorist offers advice for managing an orphaned filly who exhibits dangerous behaviors.

Researchers found that trotting over poles appears to help increase joints’ range of motion, and could be especially beneficial for horses that are recuperating from lameness.
Racehorse owners in Australia will be required to report the retirement of racing Thoroughbreds within 30 days under a new rule adopted by the Australian Racing Board.

The National Uniform Medication Program wasn’t on the agenda at the recent American Horse Council (AHC) convention, but progress on that front was addressed during forums and in conversations among attendees.
Review highlights from the 45th Annual American Horse Council convention held in Washington, D.C.

Standardbred yearlings that undergo surgical treatment for hock osteochondrosis (OC) can be expected to perform as well as horses that do not suffer from the condition, researchers say.

Radio broadcasts appear to increase owners’ awareness of working equids’ needs, researchers found.

Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan is progressing in his comeback from colic surgery.
By spending time to minimize the various hazards found on your property through identification and removal, you’ll take one step closer to making your barn and property safer for your horse and eliminate any potential accidents that may occur.
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