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If you have ever witnessed a horse having a so-called "episodic event," you aren't likely to soon forget it, particularly if the event occurred while the horse was under saddle. Episodic events are defined here as unusual or unexpected, usually brief (spanning seconds to minutes) behavioral events. Between attacks, affected horses and foals appear totally normal.

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From providing proper nutrition to sustaining a horse’s dental health, to managing its immunizations, maintaining a healthy horse can be challenging.

To celebrate your commitment to your horse’s health, Legend Injectable Solution by Bayer Animal Health is launching the “Enjoy the Ride” essay contest.

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) isn’t a cure for your horse’s emotional or mental problems, but it might be a treatment option for a number of your equine athlete’s orthopedic and soft tissue ailments.

Advancements in the diagnosis of corneal ulcers, as well their medical and surgical treatment, were among the topics covered by Dr. Dennis Brooks, during the first AAEP Focus on Ophthalmology meeting, held in Raleigh, N.C., in October.

Lael Stables’ Lentenor, the full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, finished third in his career debut on closing day at Keeneland Oct. 31, a race won by the favored Positive Split.

Ridden by Julien Leparoux for trainer Michael Matz, who also conditioned Barbaro, Lentenor waited in traffic along the inside on the turn of the seven-furlong maiden special weight

A two-day equine Reproduction course, designed for anyone interested in learning about artificial insemination (AI) techniques for horses, will be offered Nov. 7-8, 2009, in Clinton, Ontario, at the Regional Equine & Agricultural Centre of Huron (REACH).

“Now is the time owners should be thinking about getting their mares ready for next breeding season” said Doug

I was told by a trainer that my horse has atrophy in her neck that could cause problems later in life. Can you tell me what I may be facing in the future? She is a 4-year-old mare. What, if anything, can be done?

They represent only a tiny portion of your horse’s feed intake, but they pack a nutritional wallop several times their size. Break down the components of the equine diet and think, for a moment, about what each accomplishes for your ho

A variety of equine organizations offer benefits that reach beyond breed and discipline barriers to any horse owner.

A number of factors must fit together seamlessly in order for a horse to remain sound and healthy: His hooves must bear weight properly in order to stay sound, with multiple structures sharing the load. If there is too much stress on any one part, or if some parts are not bearing adequate weight to maintain proper blood flow and hoof expansion, problems might arise.

Owners go to great lengths to keep their horses’ tails pristine. So, when a horse rubs his tail into a frayed or hairless mess, there is motivation to get to the bottom of the problem as quickly as possible. When faced with a horse that persistently rubs his tail, one question to consider is the time of year this occurs.