Horses

Australian Horse Industry Council Australian Horse Industry Council- Official information on horse health and welfare issues from Australia's peak industry body. Includes a horse emergency contact database (HECD) … EquiSearch - Equine Rescue and Welfare Issues EquiSearch - Equine Rescue and Welfare Issues- Read real-life experiences and solutions, as well as information about the professional organizations to call on for help in cases o… Bitless Equitation Bitless Equitation- The benefits of the bitless bridle. FAQs, action pages, user testimonials and online sales. Equine Charities Equine Charities- This non-profit website is dedicated to raising funds and awareness of 501(c)3 Equine rescues, rehabs and adoption programs across the US. Training Mythunderstandings Training Mythunderstandings- Ongoing series of training articles from Meredith Manor showing how using horse logic rather than human logic achieves an improved end result while al… Being taken for a ride Being taken for a ride- Very comprehensive and well researched factsheet from Animal Aid examining all aspects of the use of horse-drawn vehicles for tourism, with emphasis on the… Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land- SHADH provides care for abandoned and abused donkeys and mules and works to raise awareness and develop education programs to reduce the c… Emergency Euthanasia Emergency Euthanasia- UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine article on when to make the euthanasia decision and how to carry it out as humanely and quickly as possible in the abs… Benefits of horse urine Benefits of horse urine- June, 2002 story from the Australian ABC TV program Landline on a humane, free-range method of PMU farming, in which urine is collected from pregnant mare… Horse Ulcer Horse Ulcer- Story from the Australian ABC TV program Catalyst on the high incidence of gastric ulcers in racehorses and pinpoints lack of roughage as the main cause of this serio… What is Natural Hoofcare? What is Natural Hoofcare?- Describes a natural system of hoofcare which extends to the whole horse, including no stabling or rugging. The method advocated by Dr Hiltrud Strasser a… Traumatised horses Traumatised horses- Case studies from Herdword on the successful rehabilitation of mentally stressed, psychologically damaged, emotionally disturbed and physically injured horses. The Swedish Animal Welfare Society for Horses The Swedish Animal Welfare Society for Horses- Outlines the many different ways this society works to improve the welfare of horses - educates horse owners and offers support wher… The Bitless Bridle The Bitless Bridle- Informative site on a new type of bitless bridle which is more humane and effective than a hackamore or bosal. Includes scientific articles on the pathophysiol… Horse Behaviour and Psychology: Welfare Horse Behaviour and Psychology: Welfare- Defines "welfare" and "well-being" and presents the welfare code of the New Zealand Equine Federation. Highlights welfare contraventions i… Equine Production and Performance (USDA 1997) Equine Production and Performance (USDA 1997)- Discussion papers on horse welfare issues including soring, competition injuries, transport and slaughter, carriage horses, premarin… Horse Slaughter Horse Slaughter- Political action committee which promotes the protection of US horses against slaughter for human consumption abroad. Member list, alerts on relevant legislation,… World Horse Welfare World Horse Welfare- Provides education and training programs to improve horse welfare in the developing world, also operates rehabilitation and rehoming centres in the UK for abu… North American Equine Ranching Information Council North American Equine Ranching Information Council- NAERIC represents ranchers involved in the collection of pregnant mares' urine (PMU). Presents a positive slant to the Premarin… Hooved Animal Rescue and Protection Society Hooved Animal Rescue and Protection Society- Founded and run by Donna Ewing, HARPS focuses on rescue, rehabilitation, education, and legislation to protect horses and other hooved… The Home of Rest for Horses The Home of Rest for Horses- The Charity looks after up to 120 retired horses, ponies and donkeys from all walks of life including the police, army and Riding for the Disabled. Al… Horse Learning and Behaviour Horse Learning and Behaviour- Non-invasive scientific research into the thinking and learning abilities of horses, also public education based on this research to improve horse we… Premarin and PMU Info Page Premarin and PMU Info Page- Contains information about the treatment of horses on the PMU farms where pregnant mares urine is collected for the production of Premarin. The Australian Stock Horse Society Ltd The Australian Stock Horse Society Ltd- The official site of the Australian stock horse. The breed for every need. Yarraman Park Horse Stud Yarraman Park Horse Stud- Situated in the heartland of Australia's thoroughbred breeding industry, offering horses, stallions and yearlings as well as pre-training facilities. Pearsons View Arabians Pearsons View Arabians- Breeders of straight Egyptian and Egyptian/Russian Arabian horses. Darkmoor Shire Horse Stud Darkmoor Shire Horse Stud- Small, family-owned stud breeding high quality shire horses for work and recreation. Campdrafting Promotions Campdrafting Promotions- A site designed for campdraft enthusiasts. Offers several photo galleries, horses and equipment for sale, events program and kids section. William Inglis and Son Ltd William Inglis and Son Ltd- Bloodstock agents and auctioneers since 1867. Offers thoroughbred and bloodstock auctions, private horse sales and equine insurance. Horse Directory Australia Horse Directory Australia- Resource guide to the equine industry. Covers all states with comprehensive information on organizations, services and products.