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by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 30, 2022
N-acetylcysteine and coenzyme Q10 supplementation appears to increase natural antioxidant levels in horses’ skeletal muscles.
Read MoreWhat’s New in Equine Orthobiologics?
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 20, 2022
Our sources share updates from the equine world to help you understand this exciting yet complex field of regenerative medicine.
Read MoreThree-Day Eventing Horse Inspections
by Erica Larson | Apr 27, 2022
Here’s what to know about horse inspections, which are designed to evaluate the horse’s fitness to compete.
Read MoreComplementary Therapies for Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Feb 27, 2022
Learn about reasons to use complementary therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic for your horse and the research behind them.
Read MoreExercise Affects Proximal Sesamoid Bone Pathology in Racehorses
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Feb 16, 2022
Modifying training programs and monitoring lesion sites might help protect against PSB fractures in this population of horses.
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 MoreConditioning Young Equine Athletes
by Chelsie J. Huseman, MS, PhD | Feb 8, 2022
Learn how young horses’ bodies adapt to exercise and how to prepare them for successful careers.
Read MoreBulking Up: Does Your Horse Need to Gain Weight, Muscle, or Both?
by Sarah Evers Conrad | Jan 31, 2022
If you’re starting to see your horse’s ribs, or if he has a less-than-desirable topline, then he might need to build weight or muscle. But what is the difference between adding weight and muscle, and how do you know what your horse needs?
Read More7 Horse Conformation Flaws: Piecing Together What We Know
by Katie Navarra | Dec 31, 2021
What impact do structural deviations really have on your horse’s soundness and performance? Here’s what you should know.
Read MoreWinterizing Horses
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Dec 26, 2021
Take a few simple precautions and management approaches to help your horse weather winter safely.
Read MoreCan Moderate Exercise Build Better Bones in Baby Horses?
by Edited Press Release | Dec 24, 2021
Researchers: Understanding the impact of early exercise on growing horses could help prevent bone fractures in the future.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Equine Muscular System
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Nov 24, 2021
The horse’s body possesses approximately 700 muscles that control movement. By understanding how horses’ muscles contract to produce movement, you can formulate training and rehab strategies.
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