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Vaccination Against Common Infectious Diseases in Horses
Diseases are either noninfectious or infectious. Noninfectious diseases are predominantly environmental in nature and are not usually contagious. Nutritional deficiencies and genetic defects are examples of noninfectious diseases. Infectious diseases, on the other hand, are caused by pathogenic organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites like worms that are present in the environment or [...]
Alisa Atkinson
Alisa is a Safety Engineer and a horse lover to the core. As a child, in Western Kentucky, all she ever wanted to do was have horses. Now she chooses to work with horses that have been neglected, abused or have suffered through bad training techniques.
If it has to do with horses, you can [...]
Wood Chewing by Horses
Wood Chewing by Horses
You would think that only beavers had any interest in wood. It seems though that horses too may sometimes form an affinity to wood. Under certain circumstances, a horse may resort to wood chewing.
What is Wood Chewing by Horses
Wood chewing is sometimes seen in the same light as cribbing. The two [...]
Top 5 Equine Hospitals in the U.S.
Top 5 Equine Hospitals in the U.S.
It’s hard to come up with the top 5 equine hospitals in the U.S. This is simply because there are a number of outstanding hospitals that deserve to be mentioned. Five institutions however do stand out. Whether it’s their scope of services or their dedication to excellence, these [...]
Wild Horses of Assateague Island
Wild Horses of Assateague Island
A National Treasure
The wild horses of Assateague Island are descendents of domesticated animals brought to the island over 300 years ago. Horses tough enough to survive the scorching heat, abundant insects, stormy weather and poor quality food found on this windswept barrier island have formed a unique wild horse society. [...]
Horse Cribbing
Horse Cribbing
Horse Cribbing is definitely not a killer horse disease. However, this does not mean that it is any less worrisome. Cribbing is a habit that can be damaging to both your horse and your property. Find out how you can stop this bad horse habit.
What it Is Horse Cribbing
Horse Cribbing is often considered [...]
Cushing’s Disease in Horses
Cushing’s Disease in Horses
Like the human form of the disease, Cushing’s disease affects the pituitary gland of horses. This is the gland that manages the endocrine system. Horses with this disease therefore suffer from hormonal and metabolic problems. The disease can affect horses of any age. It is most commonly diagnosed however among older horses.
Causes [...]
Michele Davis
Michele Davis has been around horses her whole life. Whether it has been riding, training, teaching, grooming, or working as a stable manager she has always been passionate about horses. She grew up riding a horse born two weeks before she was who she rode to a world championship for his breed. She works in [...]
Mark Rashid - Bio
Mark Rashid
Mark Rashid (pronounced RASH-id) is an internationally acclaimed horse trainer known for his ability to understand the horse’s point of view and solve difficult problems with communication rather than force. He began working with horses at age ten, when he met the “old man,” who taught him to work with horses, not against them, [...]
Draft Horses
Draft Horses
Cold blooded horses are typically known as draft horses. They usually stand on the opposite horse breeding pole from the warm-blooded horses. Although some horse handlers argue that any horse can be made into a draft horse, strict breeders maintain that real draft horses have distinct traits and characteristics from other horses.
The Draft [...]
