Using cryotherapy as a recovery technique for racehorses

Niall McCague reporting for Sport 360 in an article entitled, "The science behind cryotherapy and why Dubai company is using recovery technique on racehorses" writes: A Dubai-based start-up company has been putting special focus on full-body cryotherapy cabins for horses and the results are already being seen. Based in Downtown Dubai, Revive offers a full range…

A Christmas rescue makes it a happy new year for a horse, disabled children and the taxpayer

GUEST POST BY DR. BRIAN SULLIVAN, MD Updated 1/25/2016 2:40 pm Just before Christmas I spotted a gorgeous, healthy, palomino quarter horse colt in a kill pen in Bastrop, Louisiana awaiting shipment to slaughter in Mexico. I bought him as a gift for a therapeutic riding school for handicapped children in Victoria, Texas and shipped…

Horses of September 11th

Horses have always played an integral part in the history of the United States. Following the terrorist attack in downtown Manhattan on September 11, 2001, horses have contributed so much, from healing those left behind on the homefront to carrying our courageous soldiers on the battlefront. Here are introductions to two stories, related racehorse trivia…

Horses help injured vets leave war zone behind

Cross-posted from the Post-Tribune Written by KAREN CAFFARINI "HOBART Ind. -- Exceptional Equestrians Unlimited in Hobart is planning to utilize trained and gentle horses to take military veterans’ minds far away from the war zone and help alleviate the physical and emotional scars they brought back with them. "With the aid of a monetary donation…

Horses healing people in Southern Utah

Written by DAVID DeMILLE ST. GEORGE - The horse has a long history of helping humans, and lately people in Southern Utah are finding new ways to take advantage of the unique relationship. From teaching young children about responsibility to helping people with disabilities, treating those with mental illnesses to lending confidence to people who…

Unity students build shelter for horses served by QUEST

How about some uplifting news? Cross-posted from the Quincy Herald Whig Written by EDWARD HUSAR MENDON, Ill. -- Nearly three dozen industrial arts students at Unity High School are doing something good for the community while also honing their construction-related skills. The students took part in building a portable lean-to shelter for horses overseen by…

Troubled teens turning to horses to help with stress

The healing power of horses is magical and awesome, as I had the great privilege and grace of learning firsthand as a troubled child, and the reason I do what I do, to somehow repay them. This stories in this article demonstrate it so beautifully. Cross-posted from CTV News (Canada) From THE CANADIAN PRESS Whether…

Family Court uses horses to help families

Cross-posted from the Marion Star Written by JESSICA CUFFMAN MARION, OHIO - The equine therapy offered at a farm just south of Marion could work for almost anybody. Unless you're severely allergic to horses or have an overwhelming fear of the 1,200-pound animals, it's an option for everyone, said Kirsten Stumpo, one of the instructors…

Riding for Their Lives: The Tour de TRF

Cross-posted from ESPN Written by BILL FINLEY Mark Cramer likes lost causes, and in America's slaughterhouse-bound, retired racehorses, he has certainly found one. These are the rejects, the horses who are either too slow or too infirm to win a meaningful amount of money on the racetrack or be sent to a cushy life on…

Models and Horses take to the runway for a good cause

Cross-posted from Bar-P Blog >> MyChelle Dermaceuticals and Medicine Horse Ranch Co-Host Fundraiser Fashion Show Source: Edited Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 08, 2010 – Louisville, Colo. – MyChelle Dermaceuticals, a leading pioneer in effective, natural skin care and longtime sponsor of the HopeFoal Project™ at the Medicine Horse Ranch,…