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How Does Arena Footing Affect Equine Athlete Longevity?
by Duncan Peters, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVSMR, ISELP | Jan 4, 2023
An equine sports medicine specialist shares how footing can impact soundness and offers footing selection advice.
Read MoreStudy Connects Piaffe’s Ground Force Reaction to Balance
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Nov 28, 2021
To better understand the piaffe and its effects on a horse’s biomechanics, researchers investigate the ground reaction forces of elite dressage horses performing the movement over pressure plates.
Read MoreStudy: Elite Dressage Horses Are ‘Reasonably Comfortable’
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 23, 2021
Dr. Sue Dyson and her research team evaluated facial expressions and body language of FEI World Cup dressage horses and found that, overall, the animals experience little discomfort while competing.
Read MoreExploring the Scientific Side of Dressage
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 15, 2020
A research team including Dr. Hilary Clayton reviewed existing studies quantifying elite dressage performance as the group works to establish a classifications system for paradressage.
Read MoreCan Dressage Cause Neck and Back Pain in Horses?
by Kevin Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR | Apr 5, 2019
In any discipline, cross-training in the key to keeping a horse’s neck and back healthy, says Dr. Kevin Haussler of Colorado State University.
Read MoreEmergency 911: Horse Show Edition
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Aug 17, 2018
Critical conditions such as colic, injuries, and dehydration can strike when you’re at a competition with your horse. Here’s how to handle them.
Read MoreHyperflexion in International Dressage: 1992 vs. 2008
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 5, 2016
Hyperflexion was more common in the 2008 World Cup than the 1992 Olympic Games in dressage classes, researchers found.
Read MoreHead Tack Mechanics
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Dec 20, 2015
Bridles, reins, and martingales serve a variety of biomechanics functions. Here’s what you should know.
Read MoreGrand Prix Horse Recovers from Heart Condition
by Edited Press Release | Oct 8, 2015
International dressage horse Udon P is back in the ring after a successful heart treatment at the University of Florida.
Read MoreJoint Injection Refresher
by Stephanie Ruff, MS | Sep 30, 2015
Learn about using joint injections to help treat common causes of lameness and reduced performance.
Read MoreOptimizing Dressage Horses’ Bodies for Peak Performance
by Erica Larson | Sep 19, 2014
From feeding and training to shoeing and warm-up protocols, learn how to keep your dressage horse fit to perform.
Read MoreCANTER Pa. Offers Grants to 4-H and Pony Club Riders
by Edited Press Release | Feb 15, 2014
4-H and Pony Club members in Pennsylvania who ride an OTTB can apply for a $250 educational scholarship.
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