TheHorse.com’s Top Articles of 2017
The Horse Staff
December 26, 2017
Articles on laminitis, colic, hoof abscesses, licking and chewing, and wound care are among the most-read in 2017.
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Articles on laminitis, colic, hoof abscesses, licking and chewing, and wound care are among the most-read in 2017.
Understanding body language when working with equids can improve how we interact with and study them.
Find reports and forms on horse identification, scratches, supplements, harmonious housing, senior horses, and more.
Lecture topics will include parasitology, gastric ulcers, fescue management, respiratory conditions, and more.
Rider biomechanics significantly impact horse biomechanics, affecting performance, musculoskeletal health, and welfare.
Take a look back at the lives and work of veterinary parasitologists Dr. Eugene T. Lyons and Sharon C. Tolliver.
Dr. Torri Maxwell explains how the soft-tissue structures play a role in navicular-related lameness.
Researchers found high degrees of heritability (up to 0.17), especially in male horses and in pacers.
Dr. Duncan Peters talks about lameness and behaviors that could indicate a horse is experiencing navicular issues.
During this year’s lecture, farrier Daisy Bicking and Dr. Nick Frank will present on laminitis and endocrine disorders.
Of the 329 respondents, 257 (78%) said they’re confident their horse would load into a strange trailer in an emergency.
Donkeys’ hair coats hardly change across the seasons, meaning they aren’t as well-equipped to deal with cold weather as horses.
Lameness was the most common issue ride vets found, but 48% of affected horses had no further vet exams or treatment.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Conghua Training Centre, on the Chinese mainland, is slated to open in 2018.
A veterinarian offers advice the steps to take if your horse could have been exposed to an infectious disease.
From annual safety inspections to cautious driving, you can help make your horses’ journey safer.
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