Alexandra Beckstett

Alexandra Beckstett, a native of Houston, Texas, is a lifelong horse owner who has shown successfully on the national hunter/jumper circuit and dabbled in hunter breeding. After graduating from Duke University, she joined Blood-Horse Publications as assistant editor of its book division, Eclipse Press, before joining The Horse. She was the managing editor of The Horse for nearly 14 years and is now editorial director of EquiManagement and My New Horse, sister publications of The Horse.

Articles by: Alexandra Beckstett

Does Your Horse Get a Holiday?

The entire month of December is a wash for me, riding-wise. Week 1 saw magazine deadline and AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) Convention prep,

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Acupuncturing Away the Lazy

Once a month TheHorse.com hosts a live “Ask the Vet” question and answer session on a specific topic. Usually when I’m listening in I’m one

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genomics applications in the horse industry; Equine Genetics: Looking to the Future

Genomics’ Contribution to EVA Research and Beyond

In the past two decades the field of equine genomics has exploded, leading to the discovery of genetic variants for coat colors, gene mutations responsible for a variety of health conditions (such as equine viral arteritis, EVA), and more.

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Limb Sensors for Equine Diagnostics

Limitations and Advances in Lameness Assessment

When it comes to diagnosing a horse’s lameness, the veterinarian’s eyes are no longer the ultimate diagnostic machine. Learn about scientific advancements that are helping veterinarians better assess lameness in horses.

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For Want of a 12-Foot Stride

Since starting Hannah under saddle three years ago, I’ve been willing her to either shrink or grow. A few inches shorter and she’d be a

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Showground Shock Wave

Strolling through the Kentucky Horse Park barns on schooling day before last week’s show, I heard a familiar, monotonous POW-POW-POW-POW-POW. It was the sound of

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Mares Will Be Mares

Maybe I’m biased because I own two of them, but I do love a good mare. Like many riders, I believe a mare who loves

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