There has been an outbreak of a deadly horse virus – herpes virus-1. It is highly contagious and can be fatal. The virus was discovered at the National Cutting Horse Association’s Western National Championships in Ogden, Utah. There were 400 horses participating in the events lasting from April 30 through May 8. Since the event, […]
The amount of weight a horse can carry depends upon the horse. Some can carry more comfortably than others. While horses willingly carry heavy weight, it can cause changes in gait as well as back and leg problems. Some riders, such as the disabled, tend to distribute their weight unevenly, making them seem heavier and […]
These days we are rightly concerned about using too many chemicals, especially when controlling insects around our pets. There are ways you can limit the use of toxic substances and instead, turn environment friendly methods. Here are some ideas. Flies, mosquitoes and other insects are drawn to piles of manure and stagnant water. Clean manure […]
