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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 MoreCorrecting Hind Hoof Balance Could Fix Whole-Horse Issues
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jan 3, 2023
Researchers found a strong association between hind hoof balance and posture that could affect overall musculoskeletal health.
Read MorePain, Behavioral, or Both?
by Erica Larson | Dec 31, 2022
Often, a horse’s behavior problems are rooted in either pain or incomplete training. Here’s what to consider.
Read MoreSAA: Infection Detection in Horses
by The Horse Staff | Nov 10, 2022
Learn about serum amyloid A and how veterinarians can use it for early identification of inflammation in horses.
Read MorePoor Performance in Horses: Lameness, Behavior, or Neither?
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Nov 5, 2022
A wide range of conditions can cause poor performance, but many cases circle back to lameness with a behavioral component.
Read MoreSpecial Report: Preventing 3 Common Equine Joint Issues
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Oct 25, 2022
Learn how to help your horse avoid joint problems such as osteoarthritis, osteochondritis dissecans, and joint flares. Sponsored by Hyaluronex Joint.
Read MoreWeaning Ways
by Connie Lechleitner | Sep 4, 2022
Here’s how to help your weanling foal transition to adulthood as smoothly as possible.
Read MoreBrushing Up on Tying Up in Horses
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Aug 30, 2022
Researchers are redefining the muscular diseases long called “tying-up.” While they seem similar, the causes are different, and each requires specific management.
Read MoreAvoiding Dehydration in Sport Horses During Summer
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jul 22, 2022
Keeping competition horses well-hydrated isn’t always easy. Our nutritionist offers tips to help prevent dehydration.
Read MoreSupplement Improves Horses’ Muscle Cell Antioxidant Activity
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.
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