Why do horses wear shoes?

And what about wild horses? By Donavyn Coffey, published January 22, 2023• LIVE SCIENCE » Horses have been central to human transportation and agriculture for centuries. These symbols of power and speed require hoof care and new shoes every four to six weeks to stay on the job. But why? Horses (Equus caballus) that are…

Free webinar on the importance of regular dental care in horses

February 22, at 7pm (ETS) A free webinar on the importance of regular dental care in equine welfare is being hosted by the Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF). Presented by HHRF board member Dr Mark Crisman, DVM, MS, DipACVM, the webinar aims to tell horse owners what they need to know about dental care…

Viral video showing what happens to horses during hurricanes shocks viewers

Via Newsweek » A video that sheds light on what happens to horses during hurricanes has gone viral on social media and upset thousands of viewers. Sam J. Hobbs, a Florida horse owner, posted the video to TikTok on Tuesday, writing: "[I] braided my info in my horse's mane [and I'm] leaving him outside for…

France introduces new law to licence horse owners

New laws in France that aim to combat animal abuse have been welcomed by the equine sector and will include a “knowledge certificate” for horse owners. It is one of three new laws that aim to improve equine welfare. Private horse owners not already licenced under a governing body will be required to undertake education…

Where horse meets art and gives us a look inside

With 205 bones and 700 muscles the horse is a challenging animal for anatomy students to study. That was until champion rider Gillian Higgins came up with the novel idea of showing people how it all works. Rather than bog them down with dusty diagrams and skeletal sketches, she hit upon the idea of painting…

8 clear signs a horse likes and trusts you

by HORSEY HOOVES 1. They come up to greet you If a horse likes you, they will often come up to greet you when they hear you coming. They may run up to the pasture fence or be eagerly waiting for you at their stall door. If a horse is eager to greet you, that…

Caring for horses in hot weather

THEHORSE.COM With a well-thought-out management plan, horses can stay cool and comfy in the midst of summer. To help get you started on the right track, TheHorse.com caught up with Nancy Loving, DVM, an equine practitioner in Boulder, Colorado, to find out what the most important things to consider are when caring for horses in…

Attitudes of the equestrian public towards equine end-of-life decisions

by Catherine Bell and Suzanne RogersEquine Behaviour and Training Association, Godalming GU8 6AX, UK A recent study indicated that welfare issues concerning emotional state or behaviour are at risk of being omitted from end-of-life decisions. ABSTRACT A key welfare concern for the equine population in the U.K. has been identified as delayed death, leading to prolonged suffering…

Industrial hemp growers eye market for horse bedding

By HORSETALK.CO.NZ (3 Jun 2020) — More stabled American horses could soon be bedding down on a comfortable layer of industrial hemp, as growers eye a raft of uses for their versatile plant. Florida is among several US states with high hopes for its fledgeling hemp industry. Industrial hemp is a Cannabis sativa plant which contains less…

Horse owners struggling during pandemic

As we watch the news for issues that impact the well-being of horses during the pandemic, there is some that looks like good news, such as the cancellation of events where horses are abused, injured and even killed. And then there is the news that looks not so good. One in particular that has been…