
Olympic Horses Depend on Specialized Veterinary Care
Olympic equestrian teams rely on tailored veterinary care to optimize horse performance and manage health, ensuring peak condition for the Games.


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.

A vaccinated horse in Levy County, Florida, was euthanized after contracting EEE.

The horse lives in Harper County and is recovering.

Many Olympic horses will fly part of their journey this year, with veterinarians and elite grooms ensuring a smooth, more tranquil experience than traveling by truck.

Dr. Steve Adair describes the common signs of pain and discomfort you should look for in horses with osteoarthritis, such as decreased performance and stiffness.

When refeeding skinny or emaciated horses, feed forage first to avoid fatal refeeding syndrome.

The horse lives in King County and is secluded.

The AAEP recognized Schott’s efforts and ongoing support of a program providing free veterinary care to improve the health and welfare of working equids in Mexico.

The horses lived in Clark and Nye counties and were euthanized.

Horses’ body language and habits can tell you a lot about their pain levels, moods, and motivations.

The horse lives in Marion County and is under quarantine.

The pony lived in Alachua County and was euthanized.

The horse lives in Ionia County and is recovering.

The horse lives at a private facility in Holmes County.

Drs. Howland Mansfield and Steve Adair explain how owners can keep horses with neck arthritis comfortable in light work.
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