Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
American Horse Publications and Zoetis presented the award to Tom Lenz, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT, in recognition of his lifelong advocacy and support for the humane treatment of horses.
The total population of the Maryland herd is currently 76 horses (21 stallions and 55 mares).
Researchers recently found that, despite what can be an arduous first year of transition, healthwise, owners are overwhelmingly very satisfied with their horses and most said they’d buy an OTTB again.
If a horse’s tail has been blocked or nerved, is he at a social disadvantage when turned out with others? An equine behaviorist weighs in.
Cargill is voluntarily expanding its livestock and horse feed recall due to elevated aflatoxin levels. The original recall was initiated May 6.
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The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care/TheHorse.com and the EPM Society have formed a media partnership designed to help horse owners care for horses with equine protozoal myeloencephalitis.
Studies have shown that equestrians are at more risk for traumatic brain injuries than participants in most other sports. Here’s what you need to know about concussion diagnostics and returning to riding.
Equestrians are athletes, and athletes suffer injuries. And one neurology professor says that, among sports-related traumatic brain injuries, the highest incidence among adults occurred in equestrians.
The BLM estimated the wild burro population in the area to be 240 animals, more than five times the target population of 28-46 animals.
Two different perspectives on horse rider and handler safety were presented by an accomplished group of panelists at the inaugural Horse Industry Safety Summit.
Working with horses is unpredictable, but one thing equestrians can control is themselves, says one riding coach. Here’s how treating ourselves as athletes can help us stay safer in the long run.
While it might seem like a tricky task, riders can teach their bodies how to react when they part ways with their horses to minimize injury risk.
Online classes are now the norm in education, but can they assist in promoting safety to equine enthusiasts? One researcher says yes. Here’s why.
Laminitis is one of the most common diseases in horses, and it has many different causes. Find answers to listener questions on endocrine-related laminitis in horses with conditions such as PPID, equine metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance. Sponsored by InsulinWise.
Pay close attention to and never ignore possible red flag indicators that arise when considering or visiting horse boarding barns. Here are some of the issues potential boarders might encounter.
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