There are plenty of ways to help local rescues. Adopting or fostering a rescue horse is one way, and while many of us would love to do so, it usually is not practical. Volunteering is a great way to...
Much has been made about all the extras and the precise care the barefoot horse needs. Some of this advice is valid, but some of it should be carefully considered. Here's what the experts have to say:
Hoof Boots:
"I have...
The evolution of resistant parasites necessitates a new approach to deworming; one that helps determine the right horses to deworm, the right dewormer to use and the right time of the year for treatment. That is why Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal...
There’s something aesthetically appealing about a horse with a long, thick tail. But unless your horse is genetically blessed with such an attribute you have to work to achieve that look. Brushing a tail is one of the worst...
A new program has been formed that aims to help unwanted horses across the United States. On Dec. 8, Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) unveiled the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC), a...
A new program has been formed that aims to help unwanted horses across the United States. On Dec. 8, Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) unveiled the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC), a...
A new program has been formed that aims to help unwanted horses across the United States. On Dec. 8, Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health and the
American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) unveiled the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC), a nonprofit...
We ask a lot from our horses' backs. Here are some resources for helping to care for this sensitive structure.
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Acupuncture Acupuncture, perhaps the best-known Chinese...
Now back to health, Cheyenne poses with her devoted owner, Jacki Moxley. Photo: Cindy HaleJacki Moxley has a lot to be thankful for. Her 11-year-old sorrel mare, Cheyenne, not only survived a traumatic injury that led to the loss...
You would be hard pressed to find a little girl who would not be thrilled to have a pony. For some, an interest in horses is a passing fancy, eventually replaced by another hobby. For others, that first pony...
