Smart tech: New RFID reader makes equine identification oh so easy
Small and easy to use RFID reader for equine microchips close to market.
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Features
Extreme makeover, equine edition: Equifest four to show off their stunning transformations
Four World Horse Welfare rescue ponies are preparing to compete at one of Britain’s biggest showing extravaganzas.
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Can the Wild Horse Fire Brigade really work?
Wherever a species of large herbivore has its population depleted, vegetation becomes excessive, allowing catastrophic wildfires to take over.
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Carl Hester’s biggest challenge yet: 8.3hh shetland in dressage training
Pamela is the smallest entrant ever at Burghley, and also the first rescue pony.
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Texas study highlights benefits of therapeutic horse-riding for stressed veterans
Participants reported clinically meaningful improvements in stress symptoms and mental health.
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Lawmakers give nod to $US5 million funding boost for horse therapy for veterans
“We hope that is the first in a series of positive actions to turn that around and honor the bond between people and equines,” says HSUS boss Wayne Pacelle.
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“My horse saved my life”: Peruvian Paso steps up in stallion attack
“Esplendor was mentally strong and willing to fight for himself and me at the same time.”
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The politicization of the plight of wild horses and burros in America
Some of the most important intentions of the 1971 Wild Burro & Horse Protection Act were stated with these words: “wild free-roaming horses and burros shall be protected from capture, branding, harassment, or death”.
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Should it be this hard to do the right thing in managing America’s horses?
The US seems to struggle to make even minor gains in horse management.
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“Game of Thrones” horses step up for needy working equines
Working movie horses show support for less fortunate working equines in developing countries.
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The Knabstrupper breed in profile: Spot the difference
The Knabstrupper breed is relatively new – having been established in only 1812 in Denmark.
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Fighting wildfires with wild horses – an untapped equine fire brigade
Wild horses can prevent catastrophic fires because they are able to consume dry, fire-prone vegetation over vast areas of the west.
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It’s an equine nightmare if your horse isn’t getting enough sleep
While not common in horses, sleep disorders and seizures can happen.
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Most modern horse breeds have strong input from Oriental stallions, research shows
Breeds with the greatest influence in the male lines of horse breeds in recent centuries are the Arabian horse and Turkoman horse.
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A man, a mule and a wagon: Reading the pulse of the empty American prairie heartland
Bernie Harberts drove his mule Polly through a 2,500-mile journey through the American heartland in search of The Lost Sea – but he found much more.
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Distance riding champions make it a family affair
Grandpa and two granddaughters put in the miles for year-end championship buckles from the NATRC.
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Inside Cavalia: The world’s biggest equine touring show revealed
Taking a massive equine show on the road is no easy task, but behind the scenes, Cavalia is a well-oiled machine.
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Horse sport can learn a lot from yachting
Fantastic television coverage of the America’s Cup has broadened the sport’s appeal.
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Dillon’s magic touch: Therapy pony spreads the joy in second career
Dillon has helped hundreds of youngsters in his 16 years as a therapy pony.
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Overpopulation on the range? That’s fake news, says leading wild horse advocate
“The bottom line is Americans want their wild horses protected.”
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