One of the best known and recognized breed of horse is the Thoroughbred. The typical Thoroughbred ranges between 15.2 to 17.0 hands high (62 to 68 inches). They are most often bay, seal brown, chestnut, black, or gray. As the fastest of all horses over distance it can achieve a…
by: Erin Ryder, TheHorse.com News Editor As part of a racetrack screening program, three New Mexico horses have been identified as infected with Theileria equi, a causative agent for equine piroplasmosis. These infections are noteworthy as these horses are not epidemiologically linked to those involved in a larger ongoing investigation…
If you like horses and the tent show Cavalia ever comes to town you absolutely have to see it. A truly amazing and magical circus like experience but with highly trained horses, great lighting and effects and amazing stunts. From the the Atlanta Journal-Constitution web site accessatlanta.com “Normand Latourelle, creator…
The Unwanted Horse Coalition attempts to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve their welfare through education and the efforts of organizations committed to the health, safety, and responsible care and disposition of these horses. The Coalition represents a broad alliance of equine organizations that have joined together…
When movie makers need horses, cattle, mules, wagons, etc. they normally rent them. One of the companies doing this is Movin On Livestock located in Southern California and Corrales, New Mexico, owned by Jack Lilley and Clay Lilley. This is a fourth generation livestock barn. They have over 65 years…
