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Health Care for Western Performance Horses
by Tracy Gantz | Sep 5, 2018
Knowing how to select the perfect mount, train and condition him properly, and manage his health so he’ll deliver his best in the show pen is how champion riders of reiners, cutters, and rodeo sports succeed.
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by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 2, 2018
Researchers have found yet another genetic variation responsible for yet-unexplained white spotting.
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by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Nov 16, 2017
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by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | May 11, 2017
Some horses are vulnerable to sun damage. Here’s what to watch for and how to protect against it.
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by Erin Denney-Jones, DVM | Apr 11, 2017
Learn whether your horse is at risk and if you should be vaccinating for this “new” disease.
Read MoreThe Ups and Downs of U.S. Horse Registrations
by Michelle Anderson | Oct 22, 2015
Take a look at how equine registrations, transfers, and memberships have risen and declined over the past 20 years.
Read MoreHow Your Horse Got His Color (And Why You Should Care)
by Lindsay J. Warner | Apr 28, 2015
A horse’s coat color genetics are important not just for aesthetic reasons; they can also have health implications.
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by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Feb 11, 2015
By knowing what conditions certain horses are predisposed to, owners and breeders can take preventive steps.
Read MoreResearchers Examine HERDA Horses’ Eyes
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jan 2, 2015
Researchers have identified some important differences between the eyes of horses with and without HERDA.
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by Erica Larson | Feb 6, 2014
Researchers are seeking participation in a survey connected to their study of stock-type show horse welfare.
Read MoreThe Incidence of Colic
by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Jan 24, 2014
One study showed that equine colic has an estimated prevalence of 4.2 events per 100 horses per year.
Read MoreBreed Groups Support AQHA on Cloning Issue
by Pat Raia | Jan 22, 2014
Several groups support the AQHA in its bid to overturn a court decision regarding cloned horse registrations.
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