NAERIC is a nonprofit association representing ranchers in Canada and the United States who are involved in the collection of pregnant mares' urine (PMU), a key source of hormones used in the production of estrogen replacement therapy.

Horse Training Articles ...

Save the Horses is spearheading the campaign to prohibit the slaughter of horses for human consumption.

AHDF - Working for the protection, conservation, and humane treatment of members of all Equid species ...

The Individuals, Farms, Businesses and Associations represented on this site, are opposed to the soring and abuse of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse.

Equine Advocates - Promoting The Humane And Responsible Treatment of Horses ...

You have a better horse than you think. A quiet revolution is now taking place. The Bitless Bridle provides a humane alternative to the Bronze Age technology of the bit. Unlike the bit, no pain is inflicted and there is no interference with breathing or striding. The welfare of the horse is paramount, communication enhanced, a trusting partnership established, and performance improved. The art ...

Hooved Animal Rescue and Protection Society (HARPS) of Barrington, Illinois has a triple focus: rescue, education, and legislation. HARPS Founder, Donna Ewing, has been instrumental in improving animal welfare legislation.

Equine Advocates - Promoting The Humane And Responsible Treatment of Horses ...

Equine Advocates - Promoting The Humane And Responsible Treatment of Horses ...

PROBLEM CASES A very large number of traumatised horses have been assisted by Jane. This page will offer updates from time to time on specific horses that Jane is working with. For now, this page will give you the story of a traumatised loader in Quebec Province Canada.This is an extract from Jane's 1998 Publication THROUGH THE EYES OF THE HORSE If you regularly visit this site and the case ...

The ERF furthers scientific and public knowledge about equine learning abilities thus improving human/horse interactions. Tax-deductible programs are available for horsemanship through understanding and bonding.

Animal Welfare Issues Compendium A Collection of 14 Discussion Papers September 1997 FACILITATED BY: RICHARD D. REYNNELLS BASIL R. EASTWOOD US Department of Agriculture Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service Plant and Animal Production, Protection and Processing Animal Welfare Issues Compendium A Critical Analysis Animal Exhibits, Shows and Fairs Responsible Care and Health ...

ERN Home TOC Files Links ERNet Information Sheet - Minimum Care Maryland Horse Council s Guide to Minimum Standards of Care for Equines Nutritious Food In Sufficient Quantity Nutritious food in sufficient quality (e.g. wholesome, palatable and free from contamination, such as feces, mold, mildew, insects, etc.) Food shall be provided in sufficient quantity and be of adequate and ...

Newsletter dedicated to the natural hoof and natural trimming methods, with information on all aspects of barefoot horse care and research. Strasser books for sale.

Welcome to The Swedish Animal Welfare Society for Horses MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR You are visitor no. since August 1996 ThanksWEB-COUNTERfor the counter INFORMATION: During recent years the number of hobby, race- and showhorses has rapidly increased. Riding and horses is a wonderful hobby, which easily develop into a whole lifestile. The nearness to the living horse and the nature is ...

It's been banned in California and several other states. Is your state next How would you feel if you saw this at a rodeo: You're in the front row. A bony Arabian mare stands so close you can see the scars on her flanks, and the terror in her eyes. Three men on horseback swoop down on the mare, chasing her with swinging lariats, until she's galloping 25 miles an hour. Each time the mare races ...

Welfare At Horse Behavior and Psychology A unique environment for the study of Social Behavior and Psychology in Horses Welfare is one of those words that means many different things to as many different people. The concept of welfare can be viewed in a scientific manner, where the physiological and psychological results of environmental stress, and the impact of it on an organism, is measured ...

HOOFCARE & LAMENESS HOME ARTICLES & INFORMATION NEWS & EVENTS BOOKS & VIDEOS SUBSCRIBE TO H & L Articles & Information FROM HOOFCARE & LAMENESS British Conference on Racing Injuries News Summary Galloping racehorses for at least one furlong for every seven furlongs cantered during training should decrease the risk of injury on the racecourse, while shortening the length of National Hunt flat ...

Comfortable Quarters for Horses in Research Institutions Katherine A. Houpt1) and T.S. Ogilvie-Graham2) 1)Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY USA 14853-6401 2) Surgeon General's Department St. Giles Court, London WC2H 8LD, United Kingdom To address the species-typical behavior of horses in research institutions, both their social ...

HORSE WELFARE Dr Hugh J Wirth, AM President, RSPCA Australia Animal Welfare There are many definitions of animal welfare and, to date, no definition has been agreed to internationally. This paper advocates the perhaps old fashioned view that the welfare of horses can always be assured simply by the constant application of high standards of husbandry (in the broadest definition). Similarly, there ...

HOOFCARE & LAMENESS HOME ARTICLES & INFO NEWS & EVENTS BOOKS & VIDEOS SEARCH THE SITE SUBSCRIBE TO H & L H & L News Alert March, 2001 Hoofcare & Lameness editor's note: As our readers know, Issue 74 of Hoofcare & Lameness, published in January, contained an objective and in-depth article by US farrier Lisa Simons on the Strasser system of barefoot trimming and natural horse management. On March ...

Copyright 2002 American Veterinary Medical Association Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association February 1, 2000 | AVMA Home | AVMA Journals Home | JAVMA online | Current JAVMA News | Welfare of equids ever-evolving If all horses could talk like the famous Mister Ed, their caregivers would not have to debate the ethicality of so many issues involving this steadfast creature. Dr.