Assateague Wild Horses: February 2019 Census Complete
Edited Press Release
March 1, 2019
The total population of the Maryland herd is currently at 76 horses, including 21 stallions and 55 mares.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
The total population of the Maryland herd is currently at 76 horses, including 21 stallions and 55 mares.
Researchers found that both trained and untrained individuals can use a ridden horse ethogram to identify behaviors likely indicative of musculoskeletal pain, but being educated about the ethogram produces the best results.
Most equine cruelty investigations begin with a tip to law enforcement, and whether those cases are successfully prosecuted can depend largely on how tipsters share their information. Here’s what to remember.
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But, while the cribbers learned as well as the noncribbers, that doesn’t mean they’re the same as noncribbers when learning, researchers cautioned. They’re sensitive to stress and need particular attention to stress management, especially in a new environment, they said.
Food-aggressive horses might escalate their attempts to ask for treats, like bumping humans with their heads, to more aggressive food-guarding behavior, one equine behaviorist says.
The BLM is seeking public comments on motorized vehicles and aircraft use in managing wild horses and burros on agency-managed lands in Montana and the Dakotas.
Making a horse property or business financially sustainable can be challenging. If you could use cost-cutting help, here are a few tips from two barn owners.
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