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Wild Horse Protection Efforts

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In 1971, the United States Congress passed the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. In the legislation, they wrote that “these [wild free-roaming] horses and burros are fast disappearing from the American scene” and set goals of an ecological balance between wild and domestic livestock. There were approximately sixty thousand wild horses and burros counted in a 1974 census. Today, there are even fewer wild horses and burros on public lands. Despite the dwindling numbers, wild horses and burros are in good health. They do not suffer from starvation or drought — without human intervention. Some Herd Management Areas do … Continue reading →

The Ultimate Thighmaster: Horseback Riding

I remember the Suzanne Sommers commercials advertising the Thighmaster, the ultimate home workout for women to tighten up their thighs and buttocks. The Thighmaster was a focusing tool, designed to help you concentrate on isolating those muscles and using them against specific tension or resistance. The ultimate Thighmaster, however, is not a piece of equipment but rather an equine. I am an admitted equestrian with a particular fondness for horses in general and Saddlebreds in particular along with Mustangs and Tennessee Walkers. Anyway, the point is, humans have been riding horses since around 4000 B.C. that we know of. The … Continue reading →

Pet First Aid: Fly Bites

In some parts of the world, fly bites are a common problem for pets. Dogs — especially dogs with upright ears — are more susceptible to fly bites than cats are, but any pet may fall prey to a biting fly. Horses are often preyed on by stable flies (also known as biting houseflies). Fly bites generally aren’t life threatening — some first aid action on a human’s part is usually all the injury needs. Signs of fly bites can include: Inflamed ear tips and edges Crusty scabs Wounds on the ears that leak blood or (more often) serum The … Continue reading →