The average 1,000-pound horse produces about 50 pounds of manure a dayÉand this does not include the bedding. When you consider the horse eats about 25 to 30 pounds of feed a day, the manure production is an amazing feat. (Of course the difference ...
What you should ask before Adopting or Donating a Horse
Making the decision to part with your horse is difficult decision. While there are many reasons one can no longer keep their horse, most struggle to find the right home for them. As a responsible and concerned horse owner, ...
Mustad & American Farriers Journal To Recognize Volunteer Work
Many hoof-care professionals selflessly donate their time to several causes. Some farriers travel abroad to impoverished regions to treat donkeys used to transport produce. Others give their time ...
Simple Grooming Advice to Help Horse Owners Combat Winter Grime
Nearly every horse owner can imagine that moment of despair when they bring their horse in from the pasture -- he's got mud caked from head-to-hoof, his tail is a knotted, wet mess and it's far too chilly ...
Halloween with Horses Returns with Even More Surprises
The ninth annual Halloween with Horses on October 18, 2008 promises to be another one to remember. Each year the event outdoes itself with exciting new additions. This year's new features include The Salida Circus, a troop of acrobats, jugglers, clowns, trapeze artists and more. ...
Equine rescues invited to Seminar facilitated by the KHC
A networking session for Kentucky equine rescue groups is scheduled for September 27, 2008 from 1-4 p.m. in Lexington. This is the second such meeting facilitated by the Kentucky Horse Council in an effort to support the needs of horse rescue groups throughout the state. ...
If your trailer was broad sided by another vehicle and turned over, would you know what to do? Could you assist emergency personnel in saving your horse? ...
Memorial Service to be Held at Old Friends for Stakes-Winning Stallion Ballindaggin
On Saturday, September 6, at 5:30 pm a public memorial service will be held for Ballindaggin, the recently deceased New York-bred stallion who had been a resident at Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, KY. ...
Twenty Five Equine Welfare Groups Meet at Homes for Horses Coalition Conference
Twenty five national and state-based equine-protection, placement and rescue organizations gathered Tuesday for the second Homes for Horses Coalition Conference to discuss the re-homing of at risk horses in America. ...
n recent months, news has spread about the ongoing search for a missing horse in Massachusetts who was still missing at press time. Surprisingly, the problem of horses getting lost while riding or camping is not uncommon. In remote areas, horses can be missing ...
The IRS issues an Audit Technique Guide to provide guidance to revenue agents in various topics, including the IRS hobby loss rule, which applies to activities such as farming, livestock and horses. ...
What do NASCAR, Indy racers, commercial airlines, the U.S. government and a few cowboys and cowgirls have in common? It's nitrogen-filled tires. It may sound sci-fi and futuristic, but they're here. Many over-the-road horse people have already discovered ...
Hansma takes a proactive approach and makes a preliminary trip to the veterinarian's office. For his long trips, his vet usually administers approximately one gallon of mineral oil (through a nasogastric tube) to each of the horses. The oil acts as a lubricant, helping to keep everything ...
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Eight free clinics will be presented at the Palomino Horse Breeders of America 2008 World Championship Horse Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For the third consecutive year, Sundowner Trailers will partner with the PHBA to present the "Sundowner Education Destination." Clinics will ...
Hauling to a horse show is a more complex process than it was, say, 20 years ago. Back then, hauling was as easy as loading the horse, hay, feed and buckets--and away you went. Things are much different today. For example, shipping boots are now standard ...
Horse owners are faced with the same annual dilemma: what is the ideal pest protection for my horse? Standing in the tack shop we are confronted by a barrage of brightly colored bottles of repellent, all claiming to be the best. While there are many effective products ...
I had a great question this month from one of our readers regarding his child's involvement in competitive cutting. This reader wants to know whether encouraging his young daughter's participation in a competitive sport at an early age will have a positive developmental impact or whether it may have negative consequences. ...
More than 168 of Kentucky's horses of various breeds have been provided with shelter and other humane assistance this year thanks to the Kentucky Equine Humane Center. ...
7 musts to get your horse ready For Springtime Showing
Springtime is around the corner, and the best of the year is yet to come. Now is the time to get your horse into shape for the great summer to come. Whether showing, cutting or just plain pleasure riding, your horse is just like any ...
Julie Goodnight Tip of the Month: Check your Bit Fit
Most riders either inherit a bit when they purchase a horse or do their best to pick one off the shelf. But how many riders actually check the fit of their horses' bits and know for sure if they have the right ones for their horses? Your horse's mouth size and conformation, ...
It's not just about having fun or gaining new skills, riding is a great form of exercise, too! For beginner and intermediate riders, the sport offers both aerobic and strength building opportunities. As you gain more skill, the exercising value goes down because you don't have to use muscle ...
Doing "meaningful work" doesn't mean you have to sacrifice yourself and dedicate your life to caring for the downtrodden, poor or sick. It means providing a service or product that is needed to improve the lives of others... human and/or animal. ...
