Health
August 21, 2020
Sport Horse Lameness: Hind Limb Conformation, Suspensory Ligament Failure Link
When it comes to sport horses, hind limbs are often scrutinized for correctness as straight hocks are thought to
August 12, 2020
Prevalence of Quarter Cracks in High-Performance Horses
Quarter cracks are thought to arise for many reasons: innate hoof weakness; improper hoof balance; injury or trauma to
August 10, 2020
Assessing Soundness at Equine Competitions
A recent study found veterinary delegates of the FEI are able to reasonably assess a horse’s ability to compete
August 09, 2020
Barnyard Chemistry: pH and the Equine Digestive Tract
In-depth discussions of the equine digestive tract invariably mention pH, especially in reference to the stomach and hindgut. In
August 05, 2020
Bump Up Bloom with Proper Nutrition, Care
As the largest, most visible organ system of the body, the skin in combination with the coat, speaks to
July 22, 2020
Common Musculoskeletal Problems of Barrel-Racing Horses
Barrel-racing horses sustain musculoskeletal injuries, just as other equine athletes, but are some injuries more common than others?
July 21, 2020
Heat Stress and Horses
Owners of competitive horses carefully monitor their horses before, during, and following exercise in hot, humid environments to either
July 20, 2020
Don’t Sweat It: Managing the Anhidrotic Horse
In horses with anhidrosis, the sweat glands do not function properly, putting them at a significantly higher risk for
July 19, 2020
Keep Your Horse Cool: Tips for Summer Riding
Think about your horse’s condition frequently as you ride. If your horse gets hot and sweaty and is breathing
June 29, 2020
Wound Healing in Horses: Research on Light Therapy
Swedish researchers explored the use of irradiation with light-emitting diodes (LEDs), called photobiomodulation, in jump-starting wound repair.