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A Quick Look at the Amazing Equine Heart

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 13, 2024

Horses are known for their big hearts, both figuratively and functionally, but what makes the equine heart so special?

Engineers and researchers have been designing “ECG” readers that are more practical for field use.

Heart Monitoring Devices for Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 31, 2023

Learn about devices designed to measure equine athletes’ cardiac function and maximize performance.

Cardiac Limitations to Horses’ Athletic Performance

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc February 4, 2023

Cardiovascular malfunction might impede athletic performance, but with correct diagnosis and management some horses can still have athletic careers.

Researchers Evaluate Field Glucose Test in Ponies

Ex-Laminitic Ponies Overproduce Vasodilators

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA January 3, 2023

Researchers have discovered that ponies that have suffered from laminitis have higher blood pressure and therefore overproduce vasodilators.

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Conditioning Horses Through the Seasons: Spring and Summer

Samantha Steelman, PhD February 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.

Age-Related Arterial Hardening and Sudden Death in Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA October 22, 2021

Study: Horses’ arteries grow thicker and harden with age, making them more prone to rupture.

First Successful Balloon Valvuloplasty Performed in a Foal

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA October 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.

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Heart of the Matter: Equine Cardiac Health

Jennifer O. Bryant February 26, 2020

Take a look at the remarkable equine heart and what can go wrong with it, such as murmurs and atrial fibrillation.

The Horse, KindredBio Bring You Cardiac Health Awareness Week

Michelle Anderson February 20, 2020

We’re taking a closer look at horse heart health Feb. 23-29, 2020.

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Giving the Equine Heart Some Love

Michelle Anderson February 14, 2019

As much credit as we give horses for their metaphorical hearts, the actual blood-pumping organs generally get far less attention than other bodily systems. Take an in-depth look at the cardiovascular exam, common cardiac abnormalities, and treatment options.

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How Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Impacts Broodmare Blood Flow

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS October 5, 2018

Researchers know that feeding horses ground endophyte-infected tall fescue results in palmar artery vasoconstriction, so scientists tested whether broodmares could experience decreased blood flow to the uterus, which could negatively impact their foals.

First Cardiac Ablation in a Horse Successful

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 8, 2018

Belgian veterinarians have successfully completed the first cardiac ablation—a procedure used to correct irregular heartbeats—performed in a horse. Diamant, a 5-year-old Norwegian show jumper, came through the four-hour operation with no difficulties.