To keep our readers aware of the potential for another outbreak we offer this article for general information, then ask that you search the web for information specific to your location. Knowledge is the best tool for helping horses when they are threatened by a...
The Clydesdales are well known through out the United States. Once again, Budweiser has produced a Super Bowl ad with them that touches the heart. This article contains a bit more information on the breed itself...
Unfortunately one of the 28 horses that Habitat for Horses was awarded by the courts yesterday has passed on over the Rainbow Bridge. Medical care had been given but too late for this one. Jerry Finch, Habitat for Horse's President stayed along side until the...
Many people are responding to us regarding the 28 horses seized recently on Galveston Island. We appreciate the support given. It takes a great deal of resources and money to rehabilitate starved and neglected horses. Donations are still needed. We have other horses that came...
Innovative and beautiful, the paintings on these horses are designed to help teach students learning the art of equine massage. The unborn foal is particularly beautifully done. ~ HfH Anatomy art - Equine massage therapist Gillian Higgins paints horses' anatomies on their coats, as part of...
Good Sunday Afternoon to all! It is time to take a break. Let's go down to Misty Meadow Farms and enjoy watching Shetland Ponies - good ponies, naughty ponies, and cutest of all baby ponies. [caption id="attachment_33727" align="aligncenter" width="654"] Cute baby ponies nursing![/caption] ...
This is a very solid piece of journalism by Animals 24-7 in Australia. The relationship of gambling in horse racing and horse slaughter is one that has not been discussed often enough. A larger pool of speculative breeding of race horses generates more income for...
Most of the country - with the exception of southern Florida - is really cold right now. We are in the heart of winter. Horses, however, can survive even in bitter cold. Their winter coats, if intact, will provide them plenty of comfort. Hauling horses...
This is a follow up piece so our readers can understand the history of cobalt as a doping agent in horse racing. Cobalt salts (or cobalt chloride) is extremely dangerous to use on horses. Death is a common side effect. Yet, its ability to make...
We do not tend to think of horse breeds as being created for industrialization. Yet, early on in the Industrial Age, back before the automobile ruled the roads, horses were required to move the machines and manufactured goods made by the machines. Now, Belgian draft...