May 18, 2013 · Promoting Horses One Day At A Time
Promoting Horses One Day At A Time
RETURN TO FREEDOM www.returntofreedom.org Return to Freedom is a non-profit wild horse sanctuary founded in 1997 by Neda DeMayo, and is the realization of her life-long dream: to protect the freedom and natural lifestyle of America's free ranging wild horses. About Us Mission: Return To Freedom is dedicated to preserving the freedom, diversity and habitat of America's wild horses through sanctuary, education and conservation, while enriching the human spirit through direct … [Read more...]
www.ahf-laminitis.org/ Mission of the Animal Health Foundation Help free the horse of this disease To find the cause and ways to prevent laminitis-founder complex in horses. The foundation donates funds to major researchers in the field of laminitis. Animal Health Foundations also offers information to help horse owners prevent their horses from becoming victims of the painful, crippling disease. http://www.ahf-laminitis.org/ Causes of Laminitis/Founder * Carbohydrate … [Read more...]
Injuries to the Carpal Bones and Carpus In Horses COMMON WITH THOROUGHBREDS Information from Horse Centric - http://www.horsecentric.com/articles/horse-health/leg-injuries/carpal-bone-injuries.php ---> This is an example of a really bad case of Carpal Bones and Arthritis. In the horse, the carpus is the knee. It is composed of three joints and two rows of bones. The carpal tunnel is the canal through which the tendons and ligaments pass. Common injuries to the carpus include … [Read more...]
Watch video here --> http://www.thegracefoundationofnorcal.org/id78.html In 2002, sixteen horses in a cruelty case were seized by Sacramento County Animal Control and placed in the care of Beth DeCaprio, a well-known small animal rescuer in the area. The horses began their journey housed on a small plot of undeveloped, residential land behind DeCaprio’s house. Once she agreed to care for this unnatural herd, however, DeCaprio found her calling and the journey of what is now known as The … [Read more...]
Just because your horse has a saddle, does not mean you have the right to ride him/her all the time. Many people treat their horse like a pair of running shoes. They store them in a safe spot until they are ready to take them for a run. When it rains or when the owner is not in the mood for a run, the shoes just sit there. Now it is no surprise that you love to ride your horse. I'm going to go ahead and assume you're a horse fanatic just like me. You know, the type that wakes up every … [Read more...]
An astonishing fact: my horse Lukas receives over 100 e-mails a day! How can that be you might ask, what could anyone possibly write to a horse about? Let me give you a few examples - "Thank you, Karen and Lukas, for changing people's perception of horses - I own a horse rescue and I have been getting more calls than ever from prospective adopters. Lukas is helping to bring greater understanding and vast improvement into the lives of horses world-wide". "Lukas makes my autistic son smile, thank … [Read more...]
Does your Horse seem to be lacking Energy? Many horse owners over look this, but it is important to pay attention to your horses personality and spirit. Your horse may go through ups and downs in his/her life and if we can identify it, we can help them through it. When most people refer to a horse that lacks energy, they are usually referring to a horse that doesn’t seem to be interested or excited about his/her work or that tires easily. However, in all other respects he appears healthy … [Read more...]
Horse Colic (stomach ache) is a major cause of horse deaths. The horse's small stomach (about 10 percent of the digestive system) requires that a horse graze and eat small, frequent meals. If a horse overeats, or eats bad feed, high levels of digestive gases can paralyze the muscle that allows food to continue through the digestive tract. Many times this happens due to moldy hay or old hay. Owners should always smell and inspect food before feeding their horse. This blockage can cause … [Read more...]
Foundered - Founder is a term used to describe chronic changes in the structure of the foot. Theses changes are often linked to the painful foot condition laminitis, in which the laminae membranes that hold the bone in place inside the foot become inflamed. In cases of founder, the coffin bone can rotate and/or sink. Just like colic (stomach ache), founder is an ailment that can have life-threatening consequences. Horses may founder when overworked, overheated, or overfed. Blood … [Read more...]
This is so true and very sad. North America’s Wild Mustangs Could Be Lost Forever How many of us will ever forget the breathtaking image of a galloping herd of wild horses better known as “Mustangs” lead by a magnificent and spirited stallion? Young and old alike admire these horses, their beauty, intelligence and stamina the freedom they represent, and their struggle for survival. Wild horses have served us for centuries and were originally our only source of transportation. Since … [Read more...]
