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Ivermectin Could be Ineffective Against Some Pinworms

Managing Resistant Parasites in Horses: It’s Up to Us

Lou Calka August 29, 2024

One horse owner challenges us to be proactive when it comes to our parasite control programs.

What is an Equine Behaviorist?

Multiple Authors February 29, 2024

Equine behaviorists apply a scientific lens and an analytic approach to solving behavior problems.

Building the Horse Industry One Trailer Ride at a Time

Mary Lynne Carpenter October 18, 2019

There is satisfaction in being able to share resources and skills within an industry you love. A horse owner shares suggestions on how to lend a helping hand within your equestrian community.

Why I’m an Equine Veterinarian

Tracy E. Norman, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM December 4, 2018

Being an equine veterinarian isn’t always easy, but one practitioner says it’s cases like this that make it all worthwhile.

Considering a Horse’s Quality of Life

The Horse Staff November 16, 2017

An owner describes how she made the difficult decision to euthanize her “heart horse” based on his quality of life.

Working With An Equine Nutritionist

Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS October 1, 2017

A nutritionist can tell you if you’re over- or underfeeding or supplementing and address other equine diet concerns.

The Horse Owner, Farrier, and Veterinarian Trinity

Michael N. Fugaro, VMD, Dipl. ACVS August 3, 2017

The collaborative work of the owner, farrier, and veterinarian can dictate a horse’s soundness and overall health.

Being a Fit Rider is Important for Your Horse’s Health

Jenni Douglas, MSc March 9, 2016

Find out how your mental and physical performance will benefit from a program out of the saddle.

Misperceptions About Equine Weight

The Horse Staff November 30, 2015

There is an endless list of problems associated with obesity in horses. It is far more dangerous to have an obese horse than an underweight horse, and the problems are much longer lasting.

Before You Volunteer at a Disaster Site

TheHorse.com October 5, 2015

If you choose to volunteer in an emergency or disaster situation, there are a number of very important factors to consider before loading up and leaving, even if the destination is local.

The Future of Land Resources

The Horse Staff July 20, 2015

Funds for land acquisition and trail development are drying up. Here are four things we must do to ensure enough land is preserved for our horses and activities.

The Trouble With “Evidence”

TheHorse.com April 20, 2015

There are countless hoof products and practices—both verifiable and unverifiable—out there that the author says have become more popular due to salesmanship rather than evidence.

Words from a First- and Last-Time Breeder

Alexandra Beckstett April 13, 2015

Whether breeding is your business, hobby, or neither, continue asking yourself why you’re breeding your mare and what you hope to get out of it.

On the Road? Shield Your Horse From Environmental Risks

Making a Disease Alert System a Reality

TheHorse.com April 7, 2015

Similar to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for human diseases, the EDCC will serve as the official source of information about equine infectious diseases and provide real-time alerts when disease outbreaks such as the neurologic form of herpesvirus infection occur.

Equine Parasite Research Crowdfunding Project Launched

A New Breed of Funding

Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVM December 1, 2014

Read more about how Dr. Martin Nielsen helped launch the first crowdfunding project for equine research.

When in Doubt, Turn Out

Dr. Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR, FRCVS September 29, 2014

If our goal is to produce horses that are athletically talented and sufficiently resilient to withstand maximal competitive efforts, there is no substitute for a natural upbringing with full-time turnout on varied terrain.