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How Do Horses Travel? Researchers Need Your Help!
by Edited Press Release | Mar 9, 2022
University of Kentucky researchers are conducting a survey to gain a better understanding of the purposes and ways horses are transported.
Read MoreExpert: Transport Is an Equine Welfare Issue
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Nov 25, 2021
An Italian researcher outlines the stresses high-performance horses face during transport and what horse owners and managers can do to help.
Read MoreRoad Ready: Traveling With Horses
by Diane E. Rice | Aug 8, 2021
No one wants to arrive at their destination and realize their horse has gotten sick or injured along the way. Follow these expert tips to ensure your horse’s safety and wellness while traveling in this article from the August 2021 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreLights Could Help Reduce Horse Stress During Loading, Trailering
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jul 3, 2020
Researchers evaluated whether light color (i.e., yellowish-light to bluish-light) and/or luminous flux (the intensity of light energy being emitted) impacted horses’ heart rates and/or behaviors.
Read MoreSummer Horse Health Tips
by Wendy Krebs, DVM | Jun 22, 2020
Remember these pointers to help ensure your summer riding season is fun and safe.
Read MoreTrailer Safety Checklist
by The Horse Staff | Mar 4, 2020
Print out this handy trailer safety checklist, and keep it in your trailer, tack box, or towing vehicle as a reference for safe horse hauling.
Read MoreHow Long-Distance Transport Could Impact Horse Virus Spread
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jul 4, 2019
Researchers know that transport can affect horses’ immune systems, making them more susceptible to developing disease. But recent study results suggest it could also make horses more likely to spread disease.
Read MoreThe Long Haul: Traveling Long-Distances With Horses
by Alayne Blickle | Jun 12, 2019
A U.S. Equestrian Team veterinarian who has overseen the shipping of horses to six Olympic Games shares what steps to take before, during, and after a long-distance trailer ride.
Read More7 Safety Tips for Shipping Horses
by Erica Larson | Apr 4, 2019
Stay safe when you’re on the road with your horse with these tips for trailering and working around a rig.
Read MoreMotion Sickness, Trailer Loading Troubles, and Your Horse
by Robin Foster, PhD, Cert. Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB), Cert. Horse Behavior Consultant (CHBC) | Jan 24, 2019
Could motion sickness make a horse reluctant to load and cause him to scramble in the trailer? Find out what the research says.
Read MoreHorses and Natural Disasters: 20 Planning Questions to Ask
by Rebecca McConnico, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM | Sep 7, 2018
Community disaster planning begins at home and in neighborhoods, and with understanding your farm.
Read MoreCreating an Equine Evacuation Plan
by The Horse Staff | Jul 28, 2018
Do you have a plan in place to evacuate your horses in case of fire or another emergency? Dr. Rebecca Gimenez of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue and Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water tell you how to get started.
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