Researchers now understand how 7 types of shoeing combinations affect movement in each area of the horse’s neck and back.
Two equine biomechanics researchers share insight on how to properly use equine training aids such as elastic bands, longeing systems, and various rein rigs.
Horses give us plenty of cues when they’re dealing with early illness. To help you recognize them and intervene accordingly, here is a 10-point list of warning signs.
Ah, the age-old question: When managing horse wounds, should you wrap them or let them “air out”? Researchers are working to determine whether bandaging is the best option and in what circumstances.
Learn what you can do to help your horse recover from a joint injury and give him a better prognosis for the future.
Your veterinarian needs a good look into your horse’s deep, dark mouth to perform a thorough dental exam. The answer? Proper sedation.
Probiotics might help reestablish healthy balances in the horse’s gut microbiome without causing harm.
Researchers found equine-assisted intervention horses more touch-sensitive than riding school horses, suggesting the need to revise handling techniques.
Is your horse accident-prone? Our sources share how to manage these Bubble-Wrap-worthy equids and the best ways to avoid problems in the first place.
How does an FEI steward secure equine welfare at the highest levels of the sport? We caught up with one to find out.
Sacroiliac problems can affect any horse, potentially limiting performance abilities.
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.
Researchers are exploring improved ways to heal these notoriously complicated soft tissue structures.
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.
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