Latest News – The Horse
Bitting Problems and Your Horse
Evaluate dental health and bit suitability to determine if your bit could be causing training issues.
The Dark Side–Soring
I understand that most equestrian disciplines contain a certain degree of slippery-slope-ness. When you are dealing with elite athletes, from human gymnasts to cutting horses,
Genetic Disease Researcher Receives AAEP Past Presidents’ Research Fellow
Dr. Schultz’s thesis project focuses on the epidemiology and genetic basis of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS).
Coleman, Page Recipients of EQUUS Foundation Research Fellows
The awards emphasize the importance of assisting researchers in their exploration of horse health topics.
Udder Issues for the Mare
Take any swelling, asymmetry, or other abnormality of your mare’s udder seriously.
Equine Guelph Offers Course on Equine Industry History
Students will learn about various aspects of the horse industry, past, present, and future.
Day 2 — Ethics and Horses
If you attend AAEP conventions there is a phrase heard over and over, year after year. It burrows into the brain with the persistence of
Build a Simple Water Storage Container for Your Horse Trailer
Having a supply of water in your trailer is useful for hot trail rides, all-day horse shows or camping trips.Photo by Alayne Blickle This project
Inside the Equine Womb
Learn about the tools and techniques veterinarians use to ensure a pregnant mare’s foal stays safe and sound.
Commentary: Have a Plan Before Breeding your Mare
It is important to consider everything involved in breeding before bringing another horse into the world.
Mapping Future of Equestrian Sports with Equitation Science
“The road ahead is all about what science can do for the horse,” one international rider says.
AAEP 2012: Good Works Care of the Therapeutic Horse
Vet student Aimee Vaughn talks about what she learned about caring for therapy horses during the 2012 AAEP Convention Good Works visit to the SheaCenter.
AAEP 2012: Lameness in the Western Horse
Bill Rhoads, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, AVBP, of Premier Equine in Whitesboro, Texas, explains the purpose of AAEP table topics and summarizes the western performance horse discussion during the 2012 AAEP Convention.
AAEP Day 2: The Kester News Hour
I’ll admit it: I’m a bad scientist. I have very little interest in combing through the journals of peer-reviewed research to learn the things I
AAEP Foundation/Markel Honor Top-Achieving Veterinary Students
Eight veterinary students received $2,500 scholarships during the 58th AAEP Convention.
BHA Equine Science, Welfare Director to Depart
Tim Morris, DVM, PhD, will leave the organization as part of the ongoing restructure of BHA services.
