How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Tapeworms are becoming more of an issue in horses as we learn more about how they affect horse health. Some regions of the country have a greater risk of equine tapeworm problems. In the upper Midwest (Wisconsin and Minnesota), for instance, studie
Can you explain the concept of positive reinforcement training? What exactly does it mean? I was recently in New Zealand, where I was with a group that seems “converted” to what they call “all-positive training.” It sounds like good old-fashioned
The type and severity of age-related dental problems often are determined by the type of dental care the horse has had during its lifetime.
Horse people are always searching for new ways to learn about their passion: the horse. Perhaps it is because our relationship with the horse is just that–a passion–that we are continually looking for ways to expand our knowledge base. It can be
Silver sulfadiazine (a topical drug frequently used to treat burns) could be an effective treatment against common corneal fungal infections, according to researchers at Purdue University.
Fungal keratitis is a serious, painful corneal
My 17-year-old Half-Arabian gelding underwent colic surgery, recovered well, but his back has dropped.
I’m going to start discussing ground manners by talking about a 2-year-old colt from Arkansas who hadn’t been handled much. He wasn’t mean, he was just uneducated.
I use a rope halter to give me a little more leverage and “bite” if the horse
It happened again: Your horse was fine for the entire weekend of riding, but when you got him ready for another weekend packed with activities, you discovered his hind limbs were swollen. You know it’s not overuse; the boarding barn provides
Sometimes we need to hear the same things again in order to learn them. Or maybe it’s not the learning, but the applying what we’ve learned. I had to call Dr. Andy Anderson after reading his column this month and put his lessons into practice at
Couple consistent exercise with controlled calorie intake to promote weight loss in overweight horses.
It was announced today (July 1) that two horses raised and trained at the Army Remount Training School and Depot in Saharanpur, India, were donated to the Central Institute of Mental Retardation to help mentally challended children. The Army is
Learn how to help prepare your horses for the inevitable flashes of light and deafening noise of fireworks.
By Ron Meredith, President, Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre
Some people make a big deal out of a horse’s gender and say people should handle horses of different sexes different ways. We work with every horse, regardless o
Since most horses are used for recreational or performance activities, soundness is understandably of vital importance to horse owners. A 2003 study suggested that 60% of lameness problems in horses are related to osteoarthritis, thus stressing the
Results of a study performed by scientists at Glasgow Caledonian University and Michigan State University have revealed that the sweat glands of anhidrotic horses secrete chloride ions differently than normal horses–these chloride ions underpin the
Understanding what to expect from the exam and getting an upfront idea of what tests you might be willing to spring for—and under what circumstances—will prepare you for the veterinarian’s visit and help you make the right choices for your needs, your pocketbook, and your dreams.
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