Welfare and Industry

Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends

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Help for Horse Owners and How to Get It

Even the most diligent owners can find themselves facing hard financial times. They just need to remember to keep their horses’ well-being in mind and not be afraid to seek assistance as they work through their challenges.

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AHC Annual Meeting, Forum Recap

The AHC Annual Meeting and National Issues Forum featured ideas from different perspectives on how to work together to continue to grow the horse industry.

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Tips for Greener Horse Trails

Even out in the great wide-open there are things we horse owners can do to reduce our impact on the environment and take care of natural resources. Here’s what to remember.

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Insect Control for Horse Farms

Bugs are beyond annoying for our horses. Insects spread diseases—some of them deadly—and can cause irritating and performance-limiting allergic reactions. Listen as our expert answers questions about protecting horses from mosquitoes, gnats, biting flies, ticks, and more.

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Maximize Forage Time Without Overfeeding

Read about research into increasing the time horses spend eating (a good thing) without feeding them too much (a bad thing), along with more take-homes from the 2019 Equine Science Society Symposium.

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