What Is Considered Horse Abuse?

Abuse may be caused by hitting, kicking, throwing, beating, whipping, spurring, shaking, poisoning, burning, scalding, suffocation, etc. Animal sexual abuse: Any abusive act involving the rectum, anus or genitalia; or sexual contact with animals which may or may not result in physical injury to the animal. How can you tell Read more…

What Is The Most Common Disease In Horses?

The most common diseases in horses Flu. Colic. Tetanus. Equine encephalitis. Babesiosis (piroplasmosis) Mumps. What is the deadliest disease in horses? Equine Encephalomyelitis (Sleeping Sickness): Encephalomyelitis is caused by a virus, which is transmitted by mosquitos. The virus causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and is often fatal. Read more…

Do All Horses Bolt?

Some horses are more likely to bolt than others, as this also depends on their personality. Horses can be in such a state of panic that they will bolt and completely disregard the rider and all attempts to stop. Others might just take off and eventually the rider is able Read more…