On April 26, the Obama Administration announced its plans to withdraw a Department of Labor (DOL) proposed child labor rule applicable to agriculture. The proposed rule would have severely limited the ability of young people to work on farms and ranches.
Clinician Chris Cox explains the importance of leads to achieving speed and balance in barrel racing turns.
All horses are stressed by travel, especially if it involves a long time in transport, but some are stressed more than others. The circumstances of shipping may make a difference in the level of stress.
Horsemen used to think that a diet of rich alfalfa could cause kidney problems in horses, but this is untrue. A healthy horse can handle extra protein just fine.
Milo and Julie Wisness have established the Levi Wisness Live Your Dream Scholarship in honor of their son.
Bo’s a self-proclaimed “bitaholic.” She has what seems like hundreds of variations of her preferred bit—a handmade Troy Flaharty ring snaffle
Wounds often need prompt and proper care to ensure best results in healing. Try to determine whether you can treat it yourself or need help from a veterinarian. Even in serious injuries, what you do for the horse as you wait for the veterinarian can make a difference in the final outcome.
The 28th WESTERN HERITAGE CLASSIC RUNS MAY 10-12 IN ABILENE, TEXAS
Weekend Celebration Showcases Cowboy Lifestyle and History
Contrary to what the name might imply, pigeons have nothing to do with transmission of the equine disease known as “pigeon fever”, which is also called Dryland Distemper. “Pigeon Fever” causes abscesses and swelling in the horse’s pectoral region (breast muscles) causing a “pigeon-like” appearance, and is caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. Pigeon fever is most common in dry areas of the Western United States, but cases diagnosed in other parts of the country may be on the increase.