What Causes Horses Stress?

What Causes Stress in Horses? Chronic stress in horses is most often the result of changes in the horse’s environment or lifestyle. Management changes, such as a more strenuous exercise routine or new feeding schedule, can also lead to long-term stress. How do you relieve stress in horses? Some good Read more…

What Can Cause Sudden Death In Horses?

Reported causes of sudden death include respiratory failure, severe exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH), and spinal cord injury. Aortic rupture or rupture of another large artery—usually easily identifiable on postmortem examination—can also lead to sudden cardiac death (SCD). How common is sudden death in horses? According to Sandy Taylor, DVM, PhD, Read more…

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…