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Every Horse Needs an Annual Dental Exam, Says the AAEP
Because proper dental care is vital to a horse’s overall health, the AAEP is launching a campaign to promote the need for horses to receive a thorough oral examination at least once a year. Designed to reach horse owners, the campaign will kick off in April and run through 2008. ... Read the full article

Learn to Recognize the Signs of Laminitis
Every day veterinarians across the country see hundreds of cases of laminitis, a painful disease that affects the feet of horses. Laminitis results from the disruption of blood flow to the sensitive and insensitive laminae within the foot, which secure the coffin bone to the hoof wall. While the exact mechanisms by which the feet are damaged remain a mystery, certain precipitating events can produce laminitis. Although laminitis occurs in the feet, the underlying cause is often a disturbance elsewhere in the horse’s body. ... Read the full article

Equestrian Dental Care Tips
When raising horses, there are so many things that you have to think about on a daily basis. And many horse owners admit to letting their horse’s dental health slide to the bottom on their list of priorities. This month, I want to encourage each and every one of you to set aside some time to learn more about your horse’s dental health, and why it is so crucial to the overall health and well being of your horses. A little bit of knowledge coupled with a good equestrian dentist can make a world of difference. ... Read the full article

Susan Sexton will lead a session at the upcoming Equine Photographers Network Workshop in Colorado
CRITIQUING AND EDITING, well-kept secrets to success What is this session about? It's not about how to take pictures. It's more about how to destroy them in a kind and loving way, and with a good reason. -Understand the phrase "Love is Blind" ... Read the full article

Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. to sponsor Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Horseman’s Luncheons during derby week
Edgewood, MD, February 7, 2006- Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. proud makers of Cosequin® Equine Powder, the only oral joint health supplement brand shown effective, safe and bioavailable in horses in published controlled U.S. studies, announced their sp ... Read the full article

Manufacturer of Cosequin Equine Introduces Cosequin Optimized Formulas
Edgewood, MD-For over a decade horse owners have relied on Cosequin® Equine Powder to maintain their horses’ joint health. Now the makers of the #1 veterinarian-recommended joint health supplement† are proud to introduce Cosequin® Optimized and Cose ... Read the full article

Alfalfa vs. Grass
Nearly all horses prefer alfalfa hay to grass hay, but that doesn't mean you should give them a steady diet of it. ... Read the full article

PreventiCare Celebrates Ten Years of Healthy Horses
Pfizer Animal Health’s Equine Wellness Program Offers Top Quality Health Care to Thousands of Horses New York, NY (June 5, 2007)--Launched in 1997, Pfizer Animal Health’s PreventiCare(TM) is an equine wellness program that is designed to promote t ... Read the full article

Karen Scholl Presents at Equine Affaire Massachusetts
Attendees will be in for a real treat learning more about horse (and human) communication and psychology from Karen Scholl. Her expertise, humor, and inspiring stories provide an engaging, fun, and informative presentation! ... Read the full article

AAEP Healthy Horses Workshop to Feature Olympian David O’Connor
The AAEP’s Healthy Horses Workshop, an event designed for non-veterinarians interested in equine health care and featuring leading veterinary experts delivering the latest news and advances in horse health, will be held Saturday, Dec. 1 in Kissimmee, ... Read the full article

Trail Blazer Magazine Seeks Trail Warrior Nominations
Trail Blazer Magazine, an equestrian trail riding and lifestyle magazine, is seeking nominations for our Trail Warrior Program. The goal of the Trail Warrior Program is to recognize and show our appreciation for the individuals who are making a signi ... Read the full article

Be Prepared for an Equine Health Emergency
If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to confront a medical emergency. From lacerations to colic to foaling difficulties, there are many emergencies that a horse owner may encounter. You must know how to recognize serious problems and respond promptly, taking appropriate action while awaiting the arrival of your veterinarian. ... Read the full article

Teaching Both Sides: Horses and their Owners
It's a trap into which we humans sometimes fall: Assuming horses learn the same way we do. ... Read the full article

Routine Health Management Keeps Your Horses Healthy and Happy
Managing one horse can be challenging enough, but when there is a whole barn full of horses – each with its own individual needs – keeping schedules straight and preventing disease outbreaks can become a daunting task. Whether it’s a breeding facilit ... Read the full article

New Release “Training the Whole Horse” DVD By Featured Trainer Missy Wryn
“W”Holistic Horsemanship methods take horsemanship to a whole new level of communication, trust and confidence between horse and rider by dispelling myths like “you can’t let your horse get away with not “getting it” on one side before you train the ... Read the full article

Saddle Up! Getting a Jump on Proper Horse Care
Many children and teenagers love horses and often parents buy or lease a horse for their child to teach positive skills and responsibility. ... Read the full article

StoneCreek Ranch Combines Vacation with Instruction for an All-Out Horsemanship Experience
StoneCreek Ranch and Resort in Mountain Home, Arkansas offers guests more than just a trail ride as they provide a fun and exciting atmosphere to learn all about horsemanship and riding, while still being able to relax and enjoy a vacation. Owned by Arvell and Karry Bass, this ranch nestled in the Ozark Mountains has endless opportunities for the avid outdoorsman, horse enthusiast or just someone wanting to get away from the big city and learn about horses. ... Read the full article

Annual Equine Industry Vision Award Winner Selected for 2008
Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications are proud to announce that a winner has been selected to receive the 2008 Equine Industry Vision Award. Sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, the award is intended to recognize innovation, leadership and service. All of the 12 nominees this year were outstanding examples of these qualities. ... Read the full article

USDF Announces New Associate and Certified Instructors
December 15, 2006 (Lexington, KY) United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is proud to recognize the following individuals for achieving USDF Instructor Certification status at the USDF Instructor Certification Test held at Morven Park, Leesburg, VA ... Read the full article

Wholistic Joining vs. Round Penning
Missy Wryn’s WHolistic Joining method invokes a horse’s natural instinct to recognize you as their “herd leader” without using fear or exhaustion. “In a round pen session the horse is under pressure to keep moving as a method of controlling his feet to establish the trainer’s leadership in the herd” Missy says. “Most horse’s natural instinct is a fear response looking to the outside of the round pen for an escape. A rope may be used to toss at the horse or a whip to scare him into moving. Once the horse responds in the way the trainer wants whether that is turning in to the trainer when changing direction or stopping and looking at the trainer, the pressure is released letting the horse know that was the right answer.” ... Read the full article