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December Email Subscriber Drawing Sponsor – Chava Naturals Enter today for a chance to win 1 of 2 herb prize baskets from Chava Naturals! Each of the 2 prize baskets will contain a bag each of Senior Horse, Daily Horse, Senior Dog, & Daily Dog herb blends – a …
Holiday video raises awareness of horse rescue challenges. Shoreview, Minn. [December 21, 2016] – Deeply caring for animals does not have a season for anyone who raises them – whether they do so for fun or a career. But, during this holiday season, Purina Animal Nutrition encourages all to …
by Dr. Juliet M. Getty You might be relieved to have a horse who doesn’t have an obesity problem. Carrying less weight certainly has its advantages: less strain on joints, faster metabolism, and lower risk of a laminitis. But if your horse is underweight, where the ribs easily show, …
by Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. Horses are complex animals, and correctly meeting their nutritional needs can be challenging. We all have our horses’ best interest at heart, but it is easy to understand how feeding misconceptions can occur. Here are three not-co-commonly held myths. Myth #1: Horses don’t need …
By Jennifer Roberts With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, trying to fit in all of the parties and select the perfect gifts, it can be hard to make time for the barn. But, let’s face, any time spent with our four-legged best friends helps to de-stress and …
Lexington, KY – Low body condition score and poor top line are symptoms of stress in performance horses. The most effective approach to correcting these conditions is to figure out what is causing the stress and taking appropriate steps to alleviate the stress factors. Correcting low body condition and poor …
By Jennifer Roberts We all like to think of the barn as a place to unwind and relax, but did you know that there may be a hidden danger to you lurking in your horse’s stall? When you open the stall door, pitchfork in hand, are you hit with …
Support the ACHF’s 2017 Economic Impact Study (Washington, DC)- Every day it seems like we hear about the economic impact that a “mainstream” business or industry brings to the table—the beer industry more than $252.6 billion; beauty industry $56.2 billion; NFL football teams $5 billion to their respective …
Discover UC Davis Extension’s Summer Horsepacking Adventures for Outdoor Enthusiasts Davis, Calif.—This summer, join UC Davis Extension on two exciting outdoor adventures that take participants into the California wilderness on horseback— Mustangs: A Living Legacy and Mountain Horsemanship: Veterinary Care and Horsepacking in the Wilderness. Past participants have …
December 2016 Cover Story: Celebrate the Winners of our Senior Horse Photo Essay Contest! Feature Story: Winter Horse Care: Struggles and Solutions Equine Wellness: 10 Ways You Can Help Prevent Colic Trainer’s Corner: Adjust Your Horse’s Stride for a Better Jump SHOP OUR HOLIDAY GIFT SECTION – Page 30! Click …