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Study Examines Method to Reduce Pawing Frequency

All Wound Up: Is Your Horse ‘Stressed Out’?

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc July 13, 2020

Physiological stress can be an important equine welfare issue. Here’s what you should know.

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Lights Could Help Reduce Horse Stress During Loading, Trailering

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 3, 2020

Researchers evaluated whether light color (i.e., yellowish-light to bluish-light) and/or luminous flux (the intensity of light energy being emitted) impacted horses’ heart rates and/or behaviors.

Summer Horse Health Tips

Wendy Krebs, DVM June 22, 2020

Remember these pointers to help ensure your summer riding season is fun and safe.

Sticky Scenarios You Might Encounter When Shipping and Showing Horses

Sarah Evers Conrad June 2, 2020

Two sport horse veterinarians have shared how to make smart horse health decisions at competitions. See if you select the right paths toward a healthful and successful showing experience in these sticky scenarios.

14 Tips to Keep Yourself Safe From COVID-19 When Trail Riding

Alayne Blickle April 24, 2020

A veteran trail rider shares practical tips to keep yourself healthy and maintain social distancing while still enjoying time on your horse.

Trailer Safety Checklist

The Horse Staff March 4, 2020

Print out this handy trailer safety checklist, and keep it in your trailer, tack box, or towing vehicle as a reference for safe horse hauling.

Senior Care at Horse Shows

Amanda A. Adams, PhD November 22, 2019

Are there any special considerations I need to make when hauling, housing, and showing my healthy senior gelding?

Transport and Exercise’s Effects on Horses’ Microflora

Alexandra Beckstett September 1, 2019

Stress not only leads to stereotypical behaviors and high cortisol (stress hormone) levels but also disrupts the horse’s gastrointestinal (GI) system and microbiome.

Legendary Equine Disease Outbreaks

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 6, 2019

We take a look back at seven eye-opening equine disease outbreaks in the past 100 years, including influenza in Australia, equine viral arteritis in North America, and African horse sickness in Spain.

How Often Does Trailer-Driver Error Cause Horse Injury?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 1, 2019

Before you load your horse into a trailer, you might wrap him head-to-toes to protect him. But the most important thing you can do to help him travel unscathed? Drive safely, researchers say.

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Safety Tips Before Traveling With Your Horse

Pat Raia July 20, 2019

Summer has officially arrived, and that means many horses and riders are heading out to horse shows, trail rides, clinics, and other events. Wherever you go, knowing how to respond to a breakdown is crucial.

Hot Summer Days and Your Horse

Michelle Anderson July 13, 2019

Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy your horse, but the season also comes with management challenges. In this prerecorded Q&A, we’ll answer your hot weather health questions about riding, bathing, hydration, and transportation. You’ll also learn the signs of heat exhaustion and how to protect your horse.