“Now that spring is here, we need to take it slowly when transitioning any of our horses from hay to pasture,” says equine nutritionist Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. “And for those of us with insulin resistant horses,” she adds,...
An intense international effort involving the Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the U.S. Embassy and SPCA International will allow an Iraqi donkey to relocate to the United States next month. SPCA International thanks the many donors and...
On April 19, 2011 the American Horse Council released its 2010 Report on Equestrian Access on Federal Land. The 2010 report is intended to provide a brief overview of the responses the AHC received from equestrians to its ongoing...
Marcus Ehning. Photo:...
It is a disease that lurks in a horse’s blood, with tiny protozoa attacking red blood cells. Equine piroplasmosis is common in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world, including parts of Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa,...
Six Thoroughbred racehorses were killed Friday when the commercial trailer they were riding in caught fire. Firefighters responding on the scene found that the fire was likely caused by a lit cigarette tossed out the window of another vehicle....
Great Britain may follow in the footsteps of the U.S. and Canada by requiring helmets for lower-level dressage riders. British Dressage is currently seeking input from its membership on a potential rule change for 2012.
A few years ago, it...
Old Friends, a retirement home for Thoroughbred racehorses, has sent out an emergency fundraising call to its supporters after a banking error resulted in a substantial bill for the Georgetown, Kentucky facility.
In an email to supporters, Old Friends founder...
Therapeutic Riding by Fort George G. Meade Public Affairs Office on Flickr/CC BY 2.0
Americans are encouraged to get involved in charitable causes during National Volunteer Week in April. There are plenty of ways horse lovers can combine their passion...
