The prevalence of obesity is a growing problem in the general population of humans and riding horses. The equine obesity risks have been less studied, but researchers believe horses have similar risks as humans, such as heart disease and diabetes. Obesity in horses also causes endocrine problems, including insulin resistance. “There is a striking parallelism between humans and […]
Horses abandoned worldwide because owners cannot afford them.
In Horse Rescue
The worldwide economic crises is causing the number of horses given up or slaughtered by their owners to skyrocket. Keeping a horse can be very expensive. Costs include hay, routine veterinarian care, grooming services and boarding if the horse is not boarded at one’s home or ranch. As the economic troubles persist horses are being […]