Welfare and Industry

Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends

Pony Herd Removed in Iowa

Officials removed nearly 60 Welsh ponies that were living in filth without access to food or water from a farm near Des Moines on May 17.

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working equids

Colic in Kenyan Equids: Incidence and Treatments

Colic incidence is relatively low, affecting only about 3% of the Kenyan equine population each year. But researchers say that figure doesn’t include many cases not reported to vets and treated with home remedies.

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horse racing

Collaborating to Make Horse Racing Safer

Collaborative efforts among horse health researchers, the racing industry, and governments could lead to effective measures that will improve safety for both horses and jockeys, one equitation scientist says.

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Chains

Farm Bill Amendment Would Force USDA Rule Change

The rule that would prohibit the use of action devices; boots, other than those used for protection; and pads, except for those used for therapeutic reasons, on Tennessee Walking Horses and Racking Horses at shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions.

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