Horses
A horse is the projection of peoples' dreams about themselves - strong, powerful, beautiful - and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence - Pam Brown
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The Impact of Horses on Human Health
Everyone has something they would like an escape from, be it worries, work, stress, personal problems, or just the general day-to-day grind. That longing for freedom, and joy, and exhilaration could be as close as your friendly neighborhood stable. A ride on a horse is akin to no other feeling, and has actually been medically linked to improving both mental and physical health. As society has become more technologically advanced, the role horses play in society has dramatically changed. We have depended on horses as workers less and less, but at the same time we seem to need the emotional solace and physical support they can lend more and more.
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Two new movies capture the ancient bond between horses
Two recent movies, Lean on Pete and The Rider, explore the transformative quality of human-horse relationships. Both films center on young men: One deals with the trauma of poverty and loneliness, the other struggles to rebuild his life after a horrific brain injury. For each, salvation is found in the relationships they form with their equine companions.
Using Horsepower to Fight PTSD and Veteran Suicide
Meggan Hill-McQueeney, the president of BraveHearts, is an ardent advocate for the benefits of therapeutic riding, also known as equine therapy.
Horses and Humans: How Did We Get To This Point?
To summarize, it has taken a lot to get to the point where we can build a bond with these animals. but it has all been completely worth it. Nothing compares to the relationship between horse and owner.
Horses Lend Helping Hooves
There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man - Winston Churchill. Having owned horses for over 20 years I know that saying to be true. But it takes on even more special meaning when it comes to Equine Assisted Therapy and Therapeutic Riding.
How the horse made history
Quick-witted, hard-working and forgiving, horses helped man conquer the world.
The Horse: reframing the history of human progress
Throughout history, the horse has occupied a powerful place in the emotional, spiritual and daily lives of human beings. It is said that one day in 1889 when the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche witnessed a horse, harnessed to a hansom cab, being cruelly whipped in the streets of Turin, Italy, he ran across the road and threw his arms around the animal’s neck, sobbing.
The Impact of Horses on Human Health
Horses bring many benefits to the lives of those around them. They are both beautiful to watch and of significant impact to the lives of many.
The Top 5 Most Common Health Problems in Horses
With over 1.2 million pets insured and 42 years of experience helping to ensure the health of pets, we reveal the most common health problems affecting horses.
Equinews
Equinews.com is an information portal of international equine nutrition, research, and consulting company Kentucky Equine Research (KER) and its international network of feed-manufacturing partners. Covering equine nutrition and health, Equinews.com contains award-winning content from KER’s staff veterinarians, equine nutritionists, and contributors.
Equisearch
Created in 1995, EquiSearch.com was among the first horse websites, and is one of the few continually active since then. In 1999, it joined forces with award-winning equine magazines EQUUS, Dressage Today, Practical Horseman, Horse & Rider, Spin to Win Rodeo, The Trail Rider, Horse Journal, and American Cowboy. EquiSearch.com works closely with these magazines to deliver the content horse owners care about: tips on riding and training, authoritative information on horse care, the latest horse sports and industry news, plus sweepstakes and active online forums.
Health4Horses
Welcome horse lovers! Health4Horses is here to help you with all aspects of your horse’s well-being, offering plenty of information, tools, vaccination advice and practical tips to keep your horse in top condition.
Holistic Horse
Your best source for equine therapy, horse disease, horse therapy, equine nutrition and holistic veterinarian based information.
Horses and Humans Research Foundation
Through investment in rigorous research, Horses and Humans Research Foundation will serve as a catalyst to advance knowledge of horses and their potential to impact on the health and wellness of people.
Natural Horse Magazine
Natural Horse Magazine is a publication FOR the horse, and applies to every breed, discipline, and geographical area.
The Horse
The latest news and in-depth, veterinarian-approved articles on equine health care from The Horse magazine.
AllAboutHorses.com
AllAboutHorses.com is a blogging site that is building a broad range of helpful Horse Videos, Images and useful tips for all Horse Owners. We have information on Horse Health and Horse Care, Equine News that updates 24/7, Riding and Training techniques, Horse Sports, Safety Tips and anything related to Horse Ownership.
America's Quarter Horse
The "America's Quarter Horse" page will keep you up to date on the most important events, people, and horses in the industry today.
American Association of Equine Practitioners
The AAEP's mission is to improve the health and welfare of the horse, to further the professional development of its members, and to provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the equine industry.
Center For Equine Health
Advancing the health, well-being, performance and veterinary care of horses through research, education and public service.
Eagala
The Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association is dedicated to improving the mental health of individuals, families, and groups around the world by setting the standard of excellence in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Equest
To enhance the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs by partnering with horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted activities and therapies.
Equine Health Care
This web site is dedicated to presenting the extensive scientific support of the various therapy tools we use as Equine Therapists.
Equine Science Society
The Equine Science Society promotes quality research on equine nutrition and physiology and strives to establish effective communication among researchers, teachers, extension, and production personnel regarding equine nutrition and physiology.
Equine.com
Horses For Sale, Horse Classifieds, Pictures & Horse Trailers.
Equusite.com
The ultimate horse resource.
European Equine Health & Nutrition Congress
A group of individuals, institutions and companies has set up a multidisciplinary approach to understand the influence of feed on equine health. The organizing committee invites all researchers, veterinarians, universities, feed industry, nutritionists, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry, breeders, professional horse men/women and their co-workers, sport federations and educative institutions to participate in this learning process.
HorseAdvice.com
Better information makes for healthier horses, HorseAdvice.com is where equine science and horse sense intersect. Helping horse owners, equestrians, trainers, farriers, veterinarians and their horses with equine health and training information daily, since 1994!
HorseHealth
Everything for the health of your horse.
Horses and Horse Information
When you begin to care for the health of a horse, there's so much to learn that it may seem impossible to learn it all. From the daily care of hooves to maintaining your horse's teeth, joints and internal health, you are responsible for a lot of animal! Keeping your horse healthy involves choosing the right feed, watching out for colic and other digestive problems, paying attention to foot and leg issues, riding with the proper tack, correct grooming, regular vaccinations and deworming, and a hundred other details.
InfoHorse.com
Our Goal is to have all the information you need to make an informed purchase decision-- RIGHT HERE! We even provide full contact information to make it easy!
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science (JEVS) is an international publication designed for the practicing equine veterinarian, equine researcher, and other equine health care specialist. Published monthly, each issue of JEVS includes original research, reviews, case reports, short communications, and clinical techniques from leaders in the equine veterinary field, covering such topics as laminitis, reproduction, infectious disease, parasitology, behavior, podology, internal medicine, surgery and nutrition
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) changes and enriches lives by promoting excellence in equine-assisted activities and therapies.
Worm Control
This website contains information compiled by vets and scientists who are experts in parasite diseases of horses.
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