Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Training Required For Horses To Have Feet Handled

“Horses don’t naturally pick up their feet for a handler, so training is required.” Inexperienced horse owners don’t realize how awkward it is for a horse to have its feet picked up, said Martin Black.

Heat Stress Increases When Hauling Horses During Hot Weather

“Despite ventilation and flow through wind, horses require additional attention when being hauled in trailers.” Even when horses are hauled short distances, blistering summer heat of the summer can cause health hazards, said Dr. Lynsey Whitacre.