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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Horse owners and equine-housing facilities should be on the lookout for symptoms of Potomac Horse Fever, a bacterial disease that can lead to serious health conditions or death, ...
KCTV News: 1 horse dead, another recovering after infectious diseases reported in Kansas
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KCTV) - One horse is dead while another is on the road to recovery after two infectious diseases were reported in the Sunflower State. The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division ...
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNW) — Two horses in Kansas have tested positive for serious diseases, prompting action from the Kansas Department of Agriculture. A horse in Sedgwick County tested positive for ...
insider.si.edu: The essential hoof book : the complete modern guide to horse feet : anatomy, care and health, disease diagnosis and treatment / Susan Kauffmann and Christina Cline ; foreword ...
The essential hoof book : the complete modern guide to horse feet : anatomy, care and health, disease diagnosis and treatment / Susan Kauffmann and Christina Cline ; foreword ...
As horses age, their nutritional needs change, requiring thoughtful adjustments to maintain health, weight, and comfort. Senior horses often face challenges like dental wear, reduced digestion, and ...
General horse chat that does not belong in a more appropriate forum.
A tense horse will not lower their head on their own. Learning how to encourage the horse to lower it's head ( at standstill, walk or even trot) can help them let go of tension and become more available to you. It is your ability to ask them to put their head in different positions that is another way we gain a connection to the horse.