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Katie Navarra

Katie Navarra has worked as a freelance writer since 2001. A lifelong horse lover, she owns and enjoys competing a dun Quarter Horse mare.

Articles by: Katie Navarra

Full-Mouth Radiography in Horses

Katie Navarra March 1, 2023

X rays are valuable diagnostic tools for equine dental health that can reveal undiagnosed issues.

The Latest on Bisphosphonates for Horses

Katie Navarra October 26, 2022

Here’s what researchers know about the use of bisphosphonates and future opportunities for further investigation.

Progress Toward an Equine Hepacivirus Vaccine

Katie Navarra August 27, 2022

Researchers tested a vaccine model that could help them develop effective protection against equine hepacivirus.

Is Synovial Fluid Toxic to Horse Tendons

Feeding the Anaerobic Equine Athlete

Katie Navarra July 21, 2022

How do you build a nutritional program that supports your high-intensity equine athlete? Three experts share their advice.

The Performance Horse’s Therapy Toolkit

Katie Navarra June 3, 2022

Read about some of the trending and emerging treatments for keeping performance horses feeling their best.

Respiratory Illness in Horses: Asthma, Infection, or EMPF Caused By EHV-5?

Katie Navarra May 6, 2022

Veterinarians consider a rare disease in a mare battling respiratory infection, pneumonia, and fever.

A Curious Case of Equine Compound Odontoma

Katie Navarra February 15, 2022

A young gelding presenting for lower jaw swelling has a rare but treatable dental condition.

7 Conformation Flaws: Piecing Together What We Know

7 Horse Conformation Flaws: Piecing Together What We Know

Katie Navarra December 31, 2021

What impact do structural deviations really have on your horse’s soundness and performance? Here’s what you should know.

Equine Ovarian Oddities

Katie Navarra December 19, 2021

Here’s a look at the ordinary, as well as not so ordinary, ovarian abnormalities you might encounter in your broodmares.

feeding foals; Understanding Healthy Foals' Caloric Requirements

A Sensible Start: Feeding Young Horses from Foaling to Weaning

Katie Navarra July 16, 2021

A well-planned feeding program helps a foal’s caretakers manage growth rate effectively. Learn about common foal-feeding challenges and solutions, as well as how to develop a well-balanced feeding program for young, growing horses.

Podotrochlosis: ‘Navicular’ is No Longer the End of the Road for Horses

Katie Navarra January 20, 2021

Lame horse? Advanced diagnostic and management strategies for navicular syndrome have improved long-term outcomes.

What Body Condition Score Is Your Horse?

Katie Navarra February 8, 2020

Two experts share their tips for evaluating equine body condition and advice for using those results to create a feeding plan that suits your horse’s age, breed, and activity level.

5 Common Things You Won’t Find in a Horse Vet’s Barn

Katie Navarra February 7, 2020

We often think our horses are safe when tucked in the barn … but think again. Here, veterinarians share common causes of equine injuries that lurk in most barns.

Poll Recap: Starting Horses Under Saddle

Your Horse-Related New Year’s Resolutions Guide

Katie Navarra January 1, 2020

Ready to ride more? Do you want to improve your horse’s health? Find out how to make your resolutions stick.

Winter Horse Sports: Skijoring

Katie Navarra December 25, 2019

Don’t get snowed in this winter—discover the thrilling sport of skijoring, which involves a horse and rider towing a skier at speeds reaching 35 miles an hour.