Horses

In this essay, I will explain the facts, and argue my own views and opinions on horse soring, a topic that has been booming for horse owners and horse lovers in the United States and other foreign countries for the past forty years. This issue has not only been affecting the horse population, but its controversy has spread and became a huge issue in our government. People use soring to win competitions in a very cruel way. Nothing about this issue seems very fair to me whatsoever.

Race horses are animals and they deserve to have rights, not to be abused for human entertainment. Race horse abuse is severely cruel and harmful in so many ways. These horses should not have to suffer abuse mainly for people’s amusement or monetary gain. Thankfully there are laws that are trying to be passed and adoption groups to help end this unnecessary abuse. With the equipment the rider and trainer use, drugs they administer, health problems, and abandonment; race horses are abused daily, but there are ways to help these poor souls.

“Doping and the inappropriate use of normal medications present a serious threat to the integrity and reputation of our sport, because they give athletes an unfair advantage and threaten the welfare of horses.”(FEI’s Clean Sport Campaign pg1) Federation Equestre Inerationale and several other animal welfare organizations have well-established regulations trying to create a more perfect sport. Because riding in shows is so competitive riders need to understand that showing isn’t always about winning but learning for the experience of showing.

SPC Montes’ has filled an important role of being a side – walker during lessons, providing physical and verbal support of ensuring safe horse handling during class. He provided training to the new oncoming volunteers on the “do’s and don’ts” of the property.

First of all, rodeos have to follow rules. According to the RCA rules a veterinarian will be on-site at all rodeo events. Animals are inspected by medical personnel immediately prior to and after the event. Any animal that appears to be sore, lame, sick, or injured is removed from the event and placed under immediate

Do you have the medical records and shots information for each of these horses? If so, I will need a copy of each record for each horse. No, but I do have a medical doctor on call to provide medical assistance to my horses, whenever need. I told Mr. Rudd that he needs to try to obtain the medical shot records from the doctor prior to meeting me to sign the rental agreement. It is

Many Horses have dramatic stories of when they are raced and competed, they get hurt. Then the Horse can no longer compete and make the owner money. The owner then gets rid of the Horse or just leaves it to die. The cruel Horse owner wants more money and starts the horrible process over. I’ve always known about the mistreatment with animals, Horses in particular, but I’ve never been able to do anything about it. Now I know what to do about the cycle of abuse. That disgusting process with Horses doesn’t have to happen to as many Horses thanks to the funding of Horse Charities of America that sponsors many other charities that rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes Horses to heal not just the gentle giants,

Considering the advances in technology in the past decade, it is not difficult to see how technology will affect equine practice in the coming years (Ramey and Baus, 2012). Over the years, the reasons for keeping horses have changed. They are kept for various reasons and have become ever more popular in sports and recreation. The economic value of the equestrian sector stands at £4.3 billion of consumer spending across a wide range of goods and services each year. This has increased from £3.8 billion in 2011. (Beta-uk.org, 2017). Not only are the horses that are being kept for leisure purposes, but also those employed for sport being sold on due to undesirable behaviours. Ridden behaviour problems are prevalent in the UK leisure horse population

The first thing to consider is the stall itself. Proper size and height are important with a horse stall. A horse needs room to move around and lay down and get up easily. A standard stall is usually about 10 x 10, but a larger horse would require more room and a 12 x 12 stall would be appropriate. The ceiling height should be a minimum of 8 feet however, a better height is 11 feet. The stall should be built from hard wood and treated to prevent chewing. The flooring should be crushed rock covered with clay to help ensure good drainage. Using concrete or asphalt might seem like a good idea, but it can lead to injury if wet and slippery. If concrete is used for the flooring, non-slip mats protect the horses legs. Doors should never open inward inside a stall for safety reasons, and they should be at least 4 feet wide. A sliding door on the stall is safest. Light fixtures need to be high enough and wire caged to prevent curious muzzles from reaching. All hardware and walls should be inspected often to make sure there are no sharp edges or protruding points that a horse could rub up against and injure themselves.

1st point: Horses and Ponies are both really sensitive (Hausberger 6). “ A horse can live for 25 years. With great care, some horses can live for 30 years or more.” In the United States, there are more than 750 Therapeutic Riding Centers” (Nichols 25). Horses are stars of ice sculpture (Williams 6). They did a survey on how many horses were responsible in the accident. The survey said horses were 15% responsible in horse accidents. A Report says that horses aren’t even nervous at the time of the accident. Dogs and cattle have a higher accident rate than horses have alone (Hausberger 3). Horses are not just for therapy, they are also used for transportation and pets (Scott 18). Unlike house pets, horses are not kept

“Horses are just animals. They do not feel anything. They are not human they do not understand or care what is happening.” These are some of the comments people make about horses and use as an excuse to use and abuse horses for their own pleasure. Many horses are on the worse end of the stick for the benefit of the rider or owner of the horse. As Les Sellnow states in her article, A Win at Any Cost?, “Yet, the show world has its dark side. There is a minority out there that will do whatever it takes to win.” This minority gives a bad rap for the show industry as a whole when it comes to caring for these precious animals. Some of the abuse these horses endure are excessive jerking of reins or spurring, forced to be in an uncomfortable position,

When horseback riding to be safe there are things you must know or remember. The first thing to remember is finding a horse that temperament matches the rides experience. Not having the right horse can put the rider and horse at risk, the rider needs to be able to control the horse. Horses are very smart and know when they rider does not know what they are doing; horses are still animals and will take control if they know they can. Before riding you should be familiar with the horse behavior. Being familiar with the horse you are riding gives you a bond, it also help you be able to feel more comfortable. Make sure the tack you are using on your horse fit the horse properly. Also make sure that the equipment you are using is not worn or damaged.

There is a lot to know about horses. The most important thing you need to to know is how to keep your horse safe. You can do this by learning about different diseases horses can have and how to treat them as well as knowing what to do when they get hurt.

Race horses were bred to have stamina as well as their renowned speed. Thoroughbreds did not exist until the first one was bred as written in an Opposing Viewpoints in Context article, “...knights returning to western Europe from the Crusades brought with them speedy Arabian stallions, which were bred with English mares to create the line now called Thoroughbred. Thoroughbreds are fast, graceful runners and are identified by their height and long, slim legs” (Meyer). These animals have been bred throughout the years to become fragile, nervous, and consequently jumpy. Spending 23 hours a day, 7 days a week, in a 12 by 10-foot box stall generates a miserable animal. These horses are not allowed to be

For centuries horse and man have existed in a partnership which has provided mutual benefits. The horse has aided man's advancement toward civilization as a diligent worker, reliable transportation method, brave soldier, and trusted friend. In return, man has protected the horse from predators and disease, and provided food and shelter to ensure the continued health and well being of his equine companion. As well meaning as man's intentions may be, not all of the trappings of modern equine husbandry are beneficial to this proud animal. Originally a wild and free denizen of the plains, the horse can suffer psychological and medical disorders if its life is spent locked away in the confinement of a