The gene identified as playing a central role in the ability of harness racing horses and other gaited breeds to move can also affect the quality of their canter, a Swedish study has shown.
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation is accepting applications for funding from nonprofit organizations that share its mission to improve the welfare of horses. The application deadline is May 1.
RICHMOND - The winning four-person team in the World Horseshoeing Classic, to be held Feb. 19 through 22 in Madison County, takes home $10,000 and a set of belt buckles proclaiming the team's superiority in equine foot care.
When horses arrive at the KESMARC (the Kentucky Equine Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Center) in Versailles, Ky., their owners don't expect them to get the "same-old, same-old" approach to rehabilitating an injury.
One of the more amazing things about equines is how they can survive some of the worst events or traumas but perish as a result of a relatively minor one.
The annual assembly, being held Feb. 25 to 28 in Rochester, N.Y., will feature many events returning by popular demand, as well as first-time attractions that are sure to please farriers from across the country.
Part of the research on why horses are diagonal-footed animals indicated that it is impossible to have a capsule angle of 55 degrees and still maintain proper alignment of the interphalangeal axis.
In this episode, Mark Ellis, a Wisconsin farrier who learned the ropes with Renchin, recalls Red’s relationships with area veterinarians, his legacy and the second career as American Farriers Journal’s technical editor.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.