"They might fit into the back of the Suburban or even hang out in the living room, but Miniature Horses need to be cared for like any other horse." By Sallie S. Hyman, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, CVA They might fit into the back of the Suburban or...
“Owners must choose treats for senior horses with dental issues carefully” By Erica Larson | TheHorse.com Since my family got our first horses many moons ago, my mother has had an affectionate nickname that resulted from the fact that—regardless of what coat, sweatshirt, pants, etc., she's wearing—she...
"You've probably heard of a service dog, but have you ever heard of a service mini-horse?" Benjamin Powell, WCSH GRAHAM, North Carolina (WFMY) -- You've probably heard of a service dog, but have you ever heard of a service mini-horse? One man in Alamance County, North Carolina said his...
"While in hot weather, requirements for maintenance and to compensate for losses in sweat may prompt intake of 20 gallons or more per day" By Erica Larson, News Editor | TheHorse With summer's sunny days can come extreme heat. Such situations can cause worry for owners as...
"If this passes, it means a sure death for a lot of wild horses and burros." From: Jerry Finch The move within the BLM to rid itself of wild horses and burros is gaining strength. On the 2017 Interior Appropriations Bill, now out of committee, is a...
"There have been reports of everything from emaciated animals to physical abuse and death." George Heckard | 12news.com SUPAI, Ariz. - Over the last several weeks and months, 12News has been following reports of serious animal cruelty in the town of Supai, at the bottom of the...
"Nutrition is one of the most difficult aspects of horse management to understand, so it’s no wonder that forage and other fodder falsehoods sprout and take root.." From: Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS | TheHorse.com Haven’t you heard that feeding a hot bran mash will help prevent...
"Despite the growing body of research into senior horses’ health, the exact causes of death and the most important diseases that older equids suffer from remain poorly documented." By Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc Thanks to improved equine management and husbandry knowledge, along with committed owners, horses are...
"Horses with flashy, white markings are more vulnerable to sunburn and photosensitivity because of their unpigmented skin." From: Nancy S. Loving, DVM Chrome. It enchants horse owners and judges alike, turning heads in the barn and in the competition arena. Many horsemen covet and some even breed...
"Withdrawn horses exhibit similar signs as chronically depressed humans." From: Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA Withdrawn horses exhibit similar signs as chronically depressed humans. They take on unusual postures (in the horse, it’s a flattened neck and mostly backward ear position, with weight moved toward the front legs). They...