On Thursday, 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. The AHC along with other agricultural organizations had opposed the rule and is [...]

Whether competing in hand at a breed show or presenting at inspections and keurings, bringing out the very best in your sport horse is no small matter. Professional handler, Phil Silva, shares with us insider tips for allowing your horse to show its best possible movement in hand. What does your body language tell the [...]

Fly season is upon us, so here are a few tips to get ahead of these pesky critters. This is the first of a two-part series on fly control—stay tuned for feed-through solutions on May 21. And check out the photo gallery. Dr. Nancy Hinkle, entomologist (University of Georgia), says horse professionals should take steps [...]

As the seasons transition from winter to spring, it’s time to start thinking about horses’ nutritional needs, as well as changes in the forage available to horses grazing on pasture. The spring also brings an increased risk for several health conditions, including laminitis and insulin resistance, in all horses on pasture. Here are some tips [...]

“Why does he do that?” “What is she so scared of … there’s nothing there!” Most—if not all—horse owners have been there and asked those questions. Even though we don’t always understand equine behavior, there’s got to be a reason behind it, right? Absolutely. Horses’ behaviors date back to equine evolution, and horse owners greatly [...]

“I challenge you to every day to improve your powers of observation,” began Ric Redden, DVM, founder of the International Equine Podiatry Center in Versailles, Ky., during the 2011 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention, held Nov. 18-22 in San Antonio, Texas. “Believe half of what you see and everything you understand.”   Redden explained [...]

Filming of scenes involving horses for the original HBO television series “Luck” has been suspended following the death of a third horse used in the series, according to a written statement posted on the American Humane Association (AHA) website. The AHA establishes animal welfare guidelines and monitors the treatment of animals used in the film [...]

Care & Management of Horses provides a common-sense approach to keeping a horse healthy, sound, comfortable, and happy. Intended for the serious horse person, the book emphasizes the whole horse — mental and physical — and encourages the owner to center horse-keeping practices around the horse’s needs. Respected equine author Heather Smith Thomas discusses the [...]

Does your horse respect you when you approach his stall? No? Learn how to change that behavior with Charles Wilhelm of Castro Valley, Calif. Watch the Video. Article by The Horse.com  

Fall can bring a welcome relief from blistering heat, but as winter approaches, with freezing temperatures and shortened daylight hours, riding can become a challenge. In many parts of the country, bitter cold and drifting snow can ruin even the most determined rider’s plan. While you can’t control the weather, with a little knowledge and [...]