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Close-up photo of a dressage's horses legs during a canter stride
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 Read more
Racehorse walking on a farm path with a pony horse.
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 Read more
Grey horse during a FEI horse inspection.
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 Read more
Horse eating grain
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 Read more
Majestic gray horse standing in a field with a flowing mane and forelock.
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 Read more
Barrel racing horse nutrition
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? Read more
Show jumper over fence
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 Read more
Show pony being given a bath in a washrack
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 Read more
Show jumper over fence
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 Read more
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. Read more
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