Latest News – The Horse
Online Horse Behavior and Safety Education: Is It Effective?
Online classes are now the norm in education, but can they assist in promoting safety to equine enthusiasts? One researcher says yes. Here’s why.
Endocrine-Related Laminitis: Know Your Foe
Laminitis is one of the most common diseases in horses, and it has many different causes. Find answers to listener questions on endocrine-related laminitis in horses with conditions such as PPID, equine metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance. Sponsored by InsulinWise.
How to Manage Horses During an Acute Laminitis Episode
An acute laminitic episode is an emergency. Drs. Jane Manfredi and Teresa Burns discuss critical care of these cases.
Don’t Overlook These Horse Boarding Barn Red Flags
Pay close attention to and never ignore possible red flag indicators that arise when considering or visiting horse boarding barns. Here are some of the issues potential boarders might encounter.
Post-Concussion Care for Equestrians
While many equestrians are anxious to get back in the saddle after a brain injury, one physical therapist says it’s best to take it slow. Here’s why.
How Protective Vests Impact Equestrian Safety
While researchers have looked at the reduced risk of serious injury to an equestrian when he or she wears a helmet, there has been less study into the effect of other safety equipment, including protective vests.
UK Hosts Inaugural Horse Industry Safety Summit
Attendees listened to presentations on a variety of topics all centered around ways to keep equestrians and horse handlers safe.
Protect Horses From Sun to Prevent SCC Recurrence
Researchers found that the only factor associated with a decreased risk of squamous cell carcinoma (or SCC, the most common ocular tumor in horses) recurrence was use of a fly mask with 90% or more UV light protection.
Insulin Dysregulation and Laminitis
Researchers aren’t sure why insulin dysregulation causes laminitis, but they do have some clues. Dr. Teresa Burns explains.
Got Healthy Hooves? Here’s How to Keep Them That Way
Consider the big picture—from farrier care and diet to environment and genetics—when working to keep horse hooves healthy.
What is Endocrine-Related Laminitis?
Dr. Teresa Burns describes what laminitis is and its relationship to endocrine diseases such as insulin resistance, equine metabolic syndrome, and PPID.
Piroplasmosis in Tennessee Horses: 22 Cases Confirmed
Thus far, 22 racing Quarter Horses residing at five locations in Bedford, Rutherford, and Williamson counties have tested positive for piroplasmosis.
Jockey Injury Reporting at Maryland Thoroughbred Racetracks
A multidisciplinary approach to data collection and record keeping could help the U.S. racing industry improve safety for jockeys and exercise riders on the track, a pair of researchers said at a recent safety summit.
How Pastern Bone Chip Removal Impacts Performance
Arthroscopic pastern bone chip removal in horses had no significant impact on Thoroughbreds’ racing performance, researchers found.
Patchy Hair Loss in Horses
What causes patchy hair loss in horses? How can I treat it?
How Riding Helmets Protect Your Head
A biomechanical engineer explains how most modern riding helmets protect our heads and what they might protect against in the future, as well.
