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150 Horses Rescued in Large Scale Alleged Cruelty Situation in Texas

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150 Horses Rescued in Large Scale Alleged Cruelty Situation in Texas

“As of 10:30 a.m., the body scores of all the horses examined so far have ranged from one to three, meaning a number of them are emaciated,” said Kerri Downs, rescue coordinator for Safe Haven Equine Rescue and Retirement Home.

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Dry, Soaked, or Steamed Hay?

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Dry, Soaked, or Steamed Hay?

Owens explains, “Horse caregivers often soak or steam hay to reduce its non-structural carbohydrate (NCS), including water soluble carbohydrates (WSCs). A high dietary intake of these carbohydrates can be detrimental to some horses.”

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Chemo is a Go For Treating Equine Lymphoma

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Chemo is a Go For Treating Equine Lymphoma

“Until now, we didn’t have research supporting the idea that chemo works for equines,” said Luethy. “There were studies on specific chemo drugs but nothing covering a range of chemotherapeutic protocols. The goal of our study was to understand whether chemo prolongs life for horses with the disease.”

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Research Has Identified New Equine Color Genes- Splash White 5 and Sunshine Dilution

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Research Has Identified New Equine Color Genes- Splash White 5 and Sunshine Dilution

Splash White 5 was identified in a group of related French Paint Horses—these horses, a stallion and seven of his daughters, had white spotting that resembled existing Splash White patterns, but they tested negative for the four existing alleles that create those coat patterns as well as other white spotting patterns. Whole genome sequencing helped identify a new Splash White spotting pattern in these horses, created as a result of a genetic deletion of the MITF gene—the MITF gene is the same location where two other Splash White spotting patterns (Splash White 1and Splash White 3) reside. The research, led by J. Henkel of the University of Bern (Switzerland) Institute of Genetics, was published in the April 2019 issue of Animal Genetics—read the study’s abstract and full-text online. Since then, Splash White 5 has been identified in U.S.-based Paint Horses, as well.

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15 Tips For Hauling Horses During Summer Heat

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15 Tips For Hauling Horses During Summer Heat

#6- Give supplements with Vitamin C and E. Electrolytes also help, but you have to keep your pony hydrated if you give them additives. 

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SmartPak Increases ColicCare Coverage to $10,000

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SmartPak Increases ColicCare Coverage to $10,000

“Generally, the need for colic surgery comes as a moment of crisis when expensive decisions have to be made immediately,” said Margaret MacHarg, DVM, MS, DACVS, Kendall Road Equine Hospital. “With ColiCare the owner can be confident that they are protected financially which helps them focus on their horse’s needs.”

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Vaccination is Most Effective Way to Manage Hendra Virus

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Vaccination is Most Effective Way to Manage Hendra Virus

“The risk this disease poses to human health is also very real with seven confirmed cases in people leading to four deaths. So, it’s important that the horse community remains vigilant in protecting both horses and people from Hendra,” she said.

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Study Shows Temporary Lameness Can be Caused by Poor Rider/Horse Body Weight Ratio

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Study Shows Temporary Lameness Can be Caused by Poor Rider/Horse Body Weight Ratio

Six horses were used for the study. All were in regular work and were not lame. They were ridden by each of four riders of differing weights: Light (L), Moderate (M), Heavy (H) and Very Heavy (VH).

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You Be the Judge- How Would You Place This Class?

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You Be the Judge- How Would You Place This Class?

In this class, we are evaluating four American Quarter horses. These horses are being identified as A, B, C and D. How would you place them? Scroll down below the pictures to see how we placed them and why.

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$50,000 Available For Researchers Investigating Therapeutic Effects of Horses on Humans

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$50,000 Available For Researchers Investigating Therapeutic Effects of Horses on Humans

The Foundation’s broad research agenda includes basic research as well as clinical studies that will ultimately impact physical and mental health and quality of life for those engaged in equine-assisted activities/therapies (EAA/T).

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