How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Mandatory headgear, banned bitless bridles, imposed endurance rider weights, and frangible device requirements for eventing jumps are among new FEI rules.
The survey asked owners, managers, and riders about arena construction characteristics, air quality, arena footing, and associated health outcomes in horses and humans.
Initiating rehab methods earlier might promote healthier foot structures and reverse tissue degeneration.
Are young horses with poor or limited nutrition or exercise likely to develop problems later in life? If so, can these be reversed? Dr. Brian Nielsen responds.
A thorough PPE on off-track Thoroughbreds can pay dividends both now and years into the future of the horse’s second career.
Find out what behaviors and signs to watch for that suggest visual impairment, and learn how to help horses deal with deteriorating eyesight and blindness.
No horses other than the index case showed signs of the disease.
Meanwhile, officials have released 14 premises from quarantine in Nebraska, Utah, and Wyoming.
Why might our horses drink from an ice cold creek or tank rather than from the heated water buckets? Equine behaviorist Dr. Sue McDonnell explains.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture continues to monitor the situation in San Bernardino County.
Nearly all organisms, including horses, adapt their lifestyles to the timing of sunrise and sunset. From breeding to performance to haircoats—understanding how horses respond to light can help you manage them accordingly.
Blood testing provides a clearer picture of potential cobalt misuse.
Owners and veterinarians involved with two small-scale horse breeding operations share their secrets to success.
Do you have a young horse in your life? Learn about young horse growth, development, exercise, and nutrition during this Q&A.
All horses that exhibited clinical signs have been cleared following monitoring.
A horse’s active competition schedule can make managing and treating respiratory problems challenging.
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