As a traditionally outdoor sport, horseback riding might seem like one situation where you wouldn’t need to wear a mask or stress over social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, that might be a mistake, says a leading equitation science researcher.
French researchers found that signs of poor welfare in the barn correlate with more behavioral signs of poor welfare under saddle.
British researchers watched horses feeding in groups to find out if dominance is linked to weight gain. What they found might surprise you.
Scientists are rapidly homing in on the specific areas of the equine genome linked to this debilitating condition.
By cutting the DDFT, veterinarians can stop one of the forces that pulls on the coffin bone during laminitis.
Serious complications are uncommon in equine pregnancies, but when they occur the consequences can be devastating. Here are 6 high-risk scenarios to watch for.
A review of research into laminitic pain in horses found veterinarians rely on a multimodal approach for pain management.
While researchers have used pressure mats for years to visualize the kinds of pressures occurring between a horse’s back and a rider’s seat, the technology is now more accessible.
If you know how the equine eye works, you’ll understand why injury affecting any part of its structure can create significant pain and severely affect vision.
A veterinarian shares research evaluating handling, storage, and testing conditions and the reliability of PPID testing.
A case study found swelling and pain in the upper jaw between the eye and the ear might indicate an infection in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) area.
A Brazilian researcher recommends genetic testing of mares showing “stallionlike” behavioral characteristics or infertility.
Researchers found that 37% of the nearly 150 Warmblood horses they examined had at least one lesion on the nasal bone, and nearly 14% had at least one lesion on the mandible (lower jaw).
The Horse asked researchers and equestrian federation representatives for their takes on the new FEI rule banning shaving of facial vibrissae, which are sensory organs commonly called “whiskers.”
Study: Horses tend to shift their laterality, becoming more “left-legged” and “left-eyed,” in stressful situations.
A Norwegian and Swedish study shows that autologous conditioned serum with higher levels of certain biological anti-inflammatories and growth factors is more likely to reduce lameness in treated horses.
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