The Horse Protection Act, passed 40 years ago, was meant to eliminate the practice of “soring” horses. As the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) explains, the “soring” of horses consists of using chemicals and other substances causing extreme pain in horses’ hooves and legs. It is used in show competitions to give them […]
The World Pet Association[1] finished another successful year of entertaining families and educating the public on pet care through America’s Family Pet Expo[2], held April 15-17 in Orange County, California[3], and July 8-10 in Puyallup, Washington[4]. Known for its notable history of placing animals in forever homes and educating people on responsible pet care, this […]
Horses are generally able to tolerate cold weather. But they still need some sort of shelter to retreat to when it’s windy and temperatures drop below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The layers of the horse’s coat act to insulate the body. Digesting forage, mainly hay, also produces body heat. A horse’s winter coat begins to appear […]
