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Commentary: Pay Attention to Regenerative Medicine
James MacLeod, VMD, PhD, shares his views on stem cells and regenerative medicine in equine medicine.
Introductions – Call 911 for Horse Emergencies, Too!
Welcome to the newest blog on THE HORSE! If you have ever been in an emergency situation and wished there was a phone number that would answer

Methodologies for Assessing Horses’ Quality of Life Needed
Objective methods to help veterinarians address horses’ quality of life have yet to be developed.
Rood & Riddle To Host Gastroscopy Event Oct. 18
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, located in Lexington, Ky., will host a free gastroscopy event on Oct. 18.
Mosquito-Killing Laser to Prevent Equine Infectious Disease?
A new product–the mosquito laser–could help protect horses from infectious mosquito-borne diseases.

Stem Cell-PRP Combination Effective in Treating Lesions
A stem cell-PRP combination could be more effective than either therapy alone for treating soft tissue lesions
Autumn is Time to Prepare Horses for Cold, Wet Winters
Fall is the time to prepare for winter–and that includes preparing your horses for the colder weather, too.

The Science Behind Acupuncture
Exploring the evidence regarding the use of acupuncture in equine medicine.

Making Sense of the Cushing’s-EMS-Hypothyroidism Puzzle
What is the difference between these three potentially confusing conditions?

A Day in the Life of a Mobile Equine Vet
Hop behind the wheel with Dr. Sarah Link as she serves the rural Maryland horse community.

Diagnosing Gait Irregularities in Horses
To get to the bottom of subtle performance-limiting gait abnormalties, vets must consider every puzzle piece.
Pawing Prevention for Horses
A reader looks for help for their laminitic horse who hates being stall-bound.
A Studly Gelding
This year he started displaying stallionlike behavior when the mares he’s
The Bare Foot
A horse’s genetics, trimming, and diet have a great impact on bare foot health.

Equine Insurance: Risk Management
Do you need equine insurance and, if so, what type? An experienced owner breaks down the countless options.
WHN Update: "Train Pony" Surprises New Owner
Back in May, we told you about a British man who purchased two tickets for the local train … one for him and one for



