Researchers found a significant difference in how they body condition scored horses compared to the animals’ owners, who tended to underestimate body condition.
Stephanie shares some tips and tricks she learned recently while trying to medicate her off-track Thoroughbred, Happy.
Ippo is unwittingly giving scientists a powerful look into the science of how equids (and other species) evolved, researchers say.
Grandin is a professor of animal science at CSU who has become a consultant to the animal industry on behavior and a spokesperson on autism.
Researchers found that horses with EGS had significantly reduced bacterial diversity compared to their healthy counterparts.
Learn about equine oviduct anatomy and function and the role oviduct pathology on fertility from of Maria R. Schnobrich, VMD, Dipl. ACT, of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital’s LeBlanc Reproduction Center.
The summit, which was organized and underwritten by Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and The Jockey Club, featured discussions on topics ranging from disaster preparedness, jockey injuries, and equine injuries to racing integrity, Thoroughbreds as sport horses, and racing surfaces.
Many owners associate this disease with young or old horses, but horses of any age can get pneumonia.
The riders proved that their horses’ positive drug tests resulted from hay contaminated with autumn crocus, which can be toxic to horses.
Understanding how individual horses think and reason could help handlers be aware of their individual needs and strengths, researchers say.
An orthopedic surgeon is using clicker training to teach medical students surgical techniques. Learn more about clicker training and how it can help your horse learn, too.
This new cognitive bias test—a way to test an individual’s level of optimism—could help researchers better evaluate equine welfare, researchers said.
German researchers found hoof angle changes affect horses differently and might create new problems.
Earlier this month, the animal’s owner reported finding the mare in her pasture with her tongue severed.
The Kentucky Horse Council will host a large animal emergency rescue training Aug. 10-12 at the Kentucky Horse Park, in Lexington.
The saddle you bought a decade ago for your now-retired show horse doesn’t fit your new prospect. Now what? Learn how to find a saddle fitter, buy or modify a saddle, and recognize the right fit for your horse.
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