For some riders, bitless bridles seem to spare the horse’s mouth from hard metal bits. However, study results show bitless bridles can also cause pain and structural damage.
When doctors diagnosed West Nile virus neurologic disease in a Sicilian man, they immediately started a chain of events leading to massive testing of nearby horses, dogs, birds, and mosquitoes to find the outbreak’s source.
Study results confirm dogs bond with humans, but science has yet to show horses do as well, even after people use positive reinforcement for training.
Equine biosecurity might become easier thanks to new in-field tests using recently developed isothermal technology, which could detect infected horses in less than an hour.
In a study monitoring how horses budgeted their time, researchers found age and orthopedic pain didn’t deter horses from moving around when given the opportunity.
Scientists found that a professional’s light, steady, straight pull at a slightly downward angle relieved pain at several sites along the equine spine.
Find out when a half-pad will improve your horse’s comfort and when it might cause more harm than good.
Using sensors, scientists found hoof breakover lasts a shorter amount of time in certain gaits when the horse has wedges, rolled-toe shoes, or palmarly placed shoes compared to normal shoes.
Survey: Veterinarians in the United Kingdom are more likely to follow competition rather than manufacturer influenza vaccination guidelines, potentially leaving horses with vaccination gaps.
Researchers found that about 40% of NSAID-treated horses in their study developed thickened intestinal walls, starting as early as the third day of treatment.
Researchers found extra body fat causes movement asymmetries and affects horses’ performance on a chemical level.
A survey found 100% of owners were happy with the results of their mares’ ovariectomies performed in response to pathologies; 90% were happy with elective ovariectomy results.
Poll pain can cause performance, behavior, and welfare issues for horses. Learn how vets diagnose and treat it.
A survey found riders’ helmets are often too old, well exceeding their manufacturer-stated expiration dates.
All horses need deep sleep overnight that requires lying down completely. Stall size, bedding, and stress can cause horses to get insufficient rest.
Researchers found successful recovery from starvation improved with each full-point increase in condition on the nine-point body condition scale.
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