Health Care for Western Performance Horses
Learn how champion Western riders select the perfect mount, train and condition him properly, and manage his health so he delivers his best in the show pen.
Learn how champion Western riders select the perfect mount, train and condition him properly, and manage his health so he delivers his best in the show pen.
Catching and diagnosing equine lameness early, when you first notice something is “not quite right,” gives your horse a better chance for a quick recovery.
Remember these three core biosecurity steps to help keep your horses as well as your fellow competitors’ horses healthy.
The average horse is more likely to encounter a foot bruise than any other lameness. If you recognize the causes of foot bruises and understand their treatment and prevention, you can stave off discomfort in your horse and perhaps avoid an abscess.
Sesamoid injuries in horses can be difficult to repair and even catastrophic; here’s what can go wrong and how to prevent it from happening.
The AHC showcased the importance of connecting horses to the public during a webinar featuring experts, including a Cavalia stunt rider and the writer/director of an upcoming adaptation of the equine classic, available soon on Disney+.
What started as a pleasant day on the trail could have turned deadly when the riverbank failed as riders watered their horses. Thankfully, the area has a team of trained responders. This is how they helped.
A strict series of pre-race procedures is designed to ensure racehorse safety and welfare.
Track ponies, or pony horses, play important roles both on training and race days.
No matter what devices farriers use, their goal is the same: to give each horse the best opportunity to run to his potential. Here’s how they help racehorses succeed on the track.
Specialized tack and equipment help horses run their best race. Here’s a look at some of the tack you might see racehorses sporting.
Before you hit the trail, make sure both you and your horse are prepared for any wildlife encounters that might occur.
Are breathing issues slowing your horse down? Here are some surgical and management options that might help.
Good footing, proper conditioning, balanced nutrition, and careful attention to joints and soft tissues are key to maintaining eventers, hunter/jumpers, and dressage horses.
An ideal conditioning and racing program allows racehorses to perform at their peak, remain sound through their racing careers, and be ready to commence a second career in another discipline.
Learn about less common but more difficult to diagnose upper body lamenesses in horses.
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