Till Death Do Us Part
Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB
January 1, 2001
How do horses perceive a dead horse? Do they know the deceased is not coming back?
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
How do horses perceive a dead horse? Do they know the deceased is not coming back?
What does teeth grinding mean? I think there is a horse in our barn that does it sometimes.
I have a report to do for science class on animal behavior (middle school, fifth grade). My teacher, Mr. Brennan, said to pick a favorite animal species and a favorite type of behavior. My favorite animals are wild horses, and my
The 2001 annual convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners served up a banquet of information for veterinarians and horse owners. One full day was devoted to owner education, featuring veterinarians speaking on a variety of
We’ve been raising a Welsh pony for the kids. At about nine months of age, he started with constant nipping at your arm and the lead shank, kind of playing with you. We read on the Internet that this biting is a colt thing, and that it”P>We’ve been raising
In this article, we’ll discuss some of the specific causes of exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER) or tying-up, along with methods that can be used to prevent repeat episodes. of tying-up in horses. predisposed to recurrences.
Almost every time I let my horses out of the stalls after feeding them, they roll in the dirt, dust, or mud. Why?
A research team at The Lincolnshire School of Agriculture, located near the town of Grantham in the English county of Lincolnshire, recently released the results of a study showing that horses are more content and relaxed if acrylic mirrors are
A horse asked to perform strenuous exercise often is pushed to the limits of his body’s mechanisms to recover. In most cases, these mechanisms allow the horse to finish the exercise with no problem. Sometimes, however, the horse’s ability to
The amazing versatility of horses can sometimes leave you in awe. A recent trip overseas brought that point home. In some places if the horse doesn’t work, the family doesn’t eat; in others horses cope with Molotov cocktails, terrorists, and
What training tips do you have for working with a horse that hasn’t been ridden in four years?
The average horse person enjoys the pleasant surprise when he or she turns on the television and sees horses performing, whether it be in a reining competition or a grand prix jumping event. ESPN and similar networks are devoting more time to
How would you like to spend less money, yet do a better job of protecting your horse against disease? Ongoing research suggests that traditional vaccination schedules might not be protecting our foals adequately. There is even
The genuine pony displays the traits of centuries of pony progenitors, distinguishing himself from small horse breeds. In general, the pony is the same animal as the horse, yet he has many traits that make him unique.
The Olympics were a huge success for all three equestrian disciplines–eventing, dressage, and jumping. Since the test event at the Olympic site last September, it had been an eagerly awaited competition. In the end, all
One of the most frustrating scenarios for horse owners and veterinarians is the horse that’s hard to treat.
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