The scent of lavender blossoms, a beautiful essence of spring. The scent just seems to relax and soothe. Touted for its ability to have a calming effect, its scent is found in many perfumes, hand lotions and massage oils. It has been scientifically proven that...
Horses use their teeth for several functions, including eating, grooming and defense. Like most other pets, horses need regular checkups and maintenance for their teeth, which should be done by an equine veterinarian. For National Pet Dental Health Month this February, Leslie Easterwood, a clinical assistant...
A collection of the latest research from around the world focusing on the complex equine disease laminitis has been made available for free to veterinarians and horse owners. Laminitis is the second biggest killer of domestic horses. As knowledge of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of the...
By combining her two passions, Melody Hames produces some of the most unexpected and spectacular designs in the equine world. Dubbed the "Horse Barber," the design graduate has set up her own business clipping creative artwork into the hair of horses. "They've all got a unique...
We know our horses ask for our help—research groups in Japan and Italy have both confirmed it. But another Italian research team is studying how horses “talk” to us or try to get our attention, and they say it’s all revealed in a simple flick...
Do horses smile? They sure do. Recent study results suggest horses have specific facial expressions that reveal positive emotions akin to “happiness,” in a sense. And while those expressions might not be the cheesy cartoon grin or the human ear-to-ear, they do represent the “equine happy...
Call your Representatives and tell them to cosponsor the SAFE Act, H.R. 875. From The Humane Society: The last horse slaughter plants in the United States closed years ago, and Congress has consistently voted to prohibit funding for horse slaughter inspections within U.S borders. Unfortunately, this does...
It hurts, but you can’t look away. Horse owners can be a bit particular when it comes to the grooming care of their horses. Hunter-jumpers are constantly trying to achieve the perfect pulled look while many breed competitors or western horses aspire to have long, luscious...
The horse was saddled and harnessed, presumably ready to go at a moment’s notice, when Mount Vesuvius erupted. Suffice it to say, the horse, which was waiting in a stable of a villa just outside the walls of the city of Pompeii, didn’t make it....
Rhodococcus equi, a Gram-positive facultative intracellular pathogen, is one of the most common causes of pneumonia in foals 1-6 month of age. While it can cause significant economic losses, researchers are still working to understand how and why it develops and how to prevent it. Epidemiology The...