Day: August 25, 2009

Scrutiny for Tennessee Walking Horses

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 23 (UPI) — A crackdown on mistreatment of Tennessee Walking Horses is under way with the formation of a new organization to regulate the breed. The number of citations for violations of regulations tripled this year, The Nashville Tennessean reported. One of the most common is “soring,” deliberately injuring the front feet to emphasize a high-stepping gait. For the rest of the story click here

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HORSES READ HUMAN BODY CUES, RESEARCHERS SAY

Do you ever feel like your horse might be watching your every move? He very well might be, according to a new behavior study by British scientists. Their research indicates that horses are highly sensitive to the attention we attribute to them, including our gaze. Continue reading…

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Fiber in Hay: What’s the Magic Number?

Horses evolved to eat a lot of fiber, spending up to 17 hours a day grazing various forage plants. But not all fiber is created equal, especially when it comes to hay. Hay carries a few challenges compared to living forages. One, compared to fresh forage, dry hay lacks the moisture needed to move…  Read more

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