
Could Learning Theory Lead to Objective Dressage Judging?
One researcher shared his thoughts on how learning theory could be used to produce more objective dressage scoring.

One researcher shared his thoughts on how learning theory could be used to produce more objective dressage scoring.

Sound management and health practices play a key role in building a solid foundation for a foal’s future.

Monitoring horses’ health status at competitions is great, but ultimately not overly useful if event facilities don’t have a quarantine area. Here are some points to consider when creating a quarantine area at an event facility.

Recent research results suggest that, while modern horses are still partially “programmed” to create five toes in each foot, those four extra toes either don’t develop fully or essentially disappear during fetal development.

The unvaccinated horse was euthanized last week after contracting West Nile virus (WNV).
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding 10 horses missing from their pasture near Sparks, Oklahoma.

Entries for dressage, para-dressage, reining, endurance, and eventing have been announced. Entries for jumping, driving, and vaulting will be announced next week.

Take steps to ensure your horse receives proper care if you’re unable to provide for them.

Animal health officials in Colorado and Texas have reported additional equine cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in both states.

The 12-year old unvaccinated gelding with no travel history was euthanized following the sudden onset and progression of fever and neurologic signs.

Learn about methods, from stretches to hydrotherapy, for rehabilitating horses recovering from any number of back problems.

Panelists say continued improvement in regard to equine health and welfare is closely tied to major cultural changes in horse racing.

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service indicates that Georgia reported 25 equine EEE cases in 2013.
A North Dakota man who pleaded guilty to maltreating more than 100 horses last year has been arrested on charges that he violated terms of his probation.
Bal A Bali is being treated by Weston Davis, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, of Palm Beach Equine, in Wellington, Florida, and Vernon Dryden, DVM, CJF, APF, of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, in Lexington, Kentucky.

Of the 1,138 respondents, 532 (47%) said they are most likely to splurge on riding boots to get a high-quality product.
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