Older Horses On Top
Erica Larson
April 30, 2012
As a three-day event rider, I always love when the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event takes place at the Kentucky Horse Park. Each year as I
As a three-day event rider, I always love when the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event takes place at the Kentucky Horse Park. Each year as I
These issues can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated promptly and properly.
Parker, the horse vanned off yesterday’s cross-country course, has no serious injuries.
Even the tiniest leg laceration can have dire consequences for nearby tendons if left untreated.
An infected horse can show behavioral changes such as drowsiness, depression, fear, or aggression.
Spring has sprung in many parts of the country, and with it comes challenges for some senior horse owners. While some older horses can consume
Breeding soundness exams should include a physical exam, a genitalia exam, a libido exam, and a semen exam.
The number of horses lost or injured as a result of the storms is still uncertain.
While there are many sarcoid treatment options available, no modality is 100% effective for curing these common equine tumors. One researcher recently reviewed the strategies and noted that no matter the vet’s approach, it must be aggressive.
One researcher explained that the purpose a breeding soundness exam is to determine the probability of a mare conceiving and carrying a foal, and determining the cause(s) of sub- or infertility.
Many horse people–from veterinarians to caretakers–will tell you that horses are living longer today than ever before, largely thanks to a combination of improved nutritional
Two horses competing in Great Britain’s famed Grand National steeplechase were euthanized after sustaining serious injuries during the race, which was held April 14 at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England.
Allergic dermatitis in horses–simply, inflammation of the skin caused by an irritating stimulus–is a common yet often treatable and manageable problem with multiple causes.
The overarching umbrella term ‘osteochondrosis’ refers to the abnormal endochondral (within cartilage) ossification, one researcher said. Simply put, it’s the process by which soft cartilage cells transform into hard bone cells.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed that a mare from Santa Barbara County, Calif., was positive for a non-neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) at necropsy on April 6.
Four horses residing near Margaret River, West Australia, are dead, but their cause of death remains unknown.
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