Major medical, surgical and/or mortality insurance can offer peace of mind to any horse owner. But what does it all really mean and what does it cost? Gretchen Ditto explained the basics in May 2002 ...
Nine states now prohibit competitions that entail roping horses by the legs and pulling them down. From the editors of EQUUS magazine. September 2009Arizona recently became the ninth state to ban ...
The goal of this year's AHC conference is to showcase ideas that bridge disciplines, connect industries and strengthen ...
The horse was at a boarding facility in Frederick County when diagnosed and has been moved to a referral center in Virginia.
Six horses in British Columbia have tested positive for strangles, including one horse in Joe Rich and five horses in West Kelowna (two at one facility and three at another facility nearby). The sick ...
Adopt these five habits to keep your grooming tools clean, which will make it easier to bring out your horse’s natural beauty and shine. Maintaining clean grooming brushes isn’t just about ...
Muzzles are a great way to limit the grass your horse consumes—but only if it stays on during turnout. Because they limit a horse’s grass consumption while allowing him the benefits of turnout, ...
Beau Whitaker, DVM discusses the differences between two treatment options for long term health and athletic soundness: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and IRAP (interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein).
Only when I stopped comparing my mare to my “once-in-a-lifetime” gelding did I realize just how special she is to me. Recently I popped over to the barn hoping to squeeze in an afternoon ride. Storm ...
The Forest Service's emergency operation is now complete, with 20 surviving horses transported to a rehabilitation facility.
On Jan. 15, a 13-year-old warmblood gelding at a boarding facility in Washington County, Wisconsin, tested positive for ...