Researchers are developing this tool to learn about the level of inbreeding in contemporary Thoroughbreds and help guide management and breeding practices.
Learn about the causes and clinical signs of laminitis in horses, and what researchers say about how to manage and prevent it.
Hock arthritis can cause poor performance and lameness in horses. Learn how to manage your horse after a diagnosis of this common condition.
Researchers are exploring improved ways to heal these notoriously complicated soft tissue structures.
Experts describe how to help horses experience a comfortable and healthy retirement in this article from the Fall 2024 issue of The Horse.
Learn about diagnosing and treating sarcoids in equids and what scientists are learning about this complex condition. Read more in The Horse‘s Summer 2024 issue!
Equine behavior consultants and researchers share 8 important criteria to consider when shopping for the perfect horse.
Follow these 5 tips for feeding horses with recurrent colic while awaiting a diagnosis or targeted treatment.
What is good-quality sleep, and how much do horses need? Researchers offer advice on helping horses get quality sleep in this article from The Horse‘s Fall 2024 issue.
Find out how you can keep your metabolically efficient horse healthy when he’s laid up with an injury or chronic illness.
Discover how the horse’s immune system uses inflammation to defend against pathogens.
Imbalances in horses’ hind hooves can lead to hock, tendon, ligament, and even lumbar pain; precise radiograph-guided farriery can help.
A scientist highlights the importance of equestrian sports uniting and adopting science-based training methods to improve horse welfare beyond the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The footing under your horse’s feet affects his overall soundness. Discover what scientists know about footing and its connection to lameness and other health issues.
Olympic equestrian teams rely on tailored veterinary care to optimize horse performance and manage health, ensuring peak condition for the Games.
Elite eventing rider Boyd Martin describes conditioning for Olympic horses, focusing on physical and mental preparation for Paris 2024.
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