Researchers say girth pressure can impact horses’ performance quite a bit. So much, in fact, that they’ve created a new girth shape that curves around the primary high-pressure area.
While traditional surgeries are still suitable for the vast majority of colic cases, recent research showed that standing operations for colic can be beneficial when other options have failed.
Scientists’ goals are to boost population numbers and to see the Retuertas living as wild horses, without human intervention or management.
Study results suggest there’s biologic evidence that a horse’s personality is based on his genes.
As EHV gains worldwide significance, researchers are seeking a better understanding of the disease.
Recent research results suggest horses react differently to sweet tastes compared to bitter ones.
Miners Frolic, a 16-year-old, 17-hand Thoroughbred gelding, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
Learn about gastric ulcers and how to treat them and decrease their likelihood of causing your horse distress.
Vets successfully employed a pioneering technique to treat a South African horse’s intraosseous pressure.
The 17.3-hand former mount of U.S. equestrian Karen O’Conner was euthanized earlier this week. He was 30.
The 17-year-old Selle Francais mare broke a bone in her front right leg in a pasture accident on Jan. 26.
The 12-year-old Westphalian gelding was euthanized Jan. 18 in Florida following two colic surgeries.
Genomic research suggests that horses could also be susceptible to rotavirus from both cows and pigs.
Brush up on your hay feeder knowledge with these 10 research-based tidbits.
Swiss officials have enacted a law prohibiting the use of hyperflexion (also known as rollkur).
Learn about a possible new test for diagnosing insect bite hypersensitivity (summer eczema, sweet itch).
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