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Heart Monitoring Devices for Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Dec 23, 2022
Learn about devices designed to measure equine athletes’ cardiac function and maximize performance, in this article from the December 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreHeart Murmurs in Horses: What Do They Mean?
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jul 3, 2022
If your veterinarian discovers a heart murmur, it’s crucial to investigate its potential causes and effects.
Read MoreConditioning Horses Through the Seasons: Spring and Summer
by Samantha Steelman, PhD | Feb 11, 2022
Training horses in the spring and summer can present some challenges. Learn how your horse’s body adapts to exercise training, how he acclimates to spring and summer weather conditions, and what you can do to help him perform at his best.
Read MoreWhen Do Heart Murmurs Affect Horse Performance?
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jan 28, 2022
Learn about common types of heart murmurs and their potential effects on performance and horse and rider safety.
Read MoreUnderstanding Sudden Death in Horses
by Virginia B. Reef, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVSMR, Assoc ACVDI | Oct 22, 2021
Here’s what researchers know about the unexpected demise of healthy equine athletes during or immediately after exercise.
Read MoreAge-Related Arterial Hardening and Sudden Death in Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 22, 2021
Study: Horses’ arteries grow thicker and harden with age, making them more prone to rupture.
Read MoreFirst Successful Balloon Valvuloplasty Performed in a Foal
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 21, 2021
A 10-day-old foal in Switzerland became the world’s first horse to undergo successful balloon valvuloplasty to correct a faulty pulmonary artery valve.
Read MoreThe Buyer’s Guide to Prepurchase Exams
by Joan Norton, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM | Aug 25, 2021
He might seem perfect—but before you call him yours, determine if a horse is sound and serviceable for the job at hand and if you can live with his inevitable flaws.
Read MoreCaring for Horses Over 30
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | May 28, 2021
Aged horses require the same, if not higher, level of care as their younger counterparts. Learn about the unique needs of old horses, and meet five over-30 horses with age-related ailments.
Read MoreThe Price of Longevity: Senior Horse Health Needs
by Sarah Evers Conrad | Jan 22, 2021
Owning a horse over his lifetime can be rewarding, but you need to be prepared for specific costs related to his care. Learn about senior horse research studies and what veterinarians say you should watch for as your horse ages.
Read MoreNot All Equine Heart Murmurs Are Created Equal
by Stacy Pigott | Nov 21, 2020
A heart murmur diagnosis can raise many questions: Is my horse safe to ride? Is my horse going to die? Is there anything I can do? The answers to those questions usually require further investigation.
Read MoreA Comparison of Smartphone-Based ECGs for Horses
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Feb 28, 2020
Manufacturers have begun developing portable ECG devices vets can use and interpret with smartphone apps. A research team tested them, and here’s what they found.
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