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Knowing When to Retire an Arthritic Horse

David Frisbie, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, ACVS-MR July 22, 2016

Dr. Dave Frisbie of Colorado State University shares his thoughts on retiring horses due to arthritis.

How Behaviorists Help Vets Diagnose Horse Health Problems

Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB July 20, 2016

Behaviorist Dr. Sue McDonnell, of University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center, explains how behaviorists and vets can work together to identify the source of a horse’s pain and disease.

Hurricane Preparedness

Rebecca McConnico, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM May 17, 2016

Dr. Becky McConnico offers advice on planning for hurricane season.

Bramlage Hospitalized After Golf Cart Fall

AAEP on Call: Relaying Information in the Event of an Injury

The Horse Staff October 30, 2015

Dr. Larry Bramlage, AAEP On Call veterinarian, reviews communications in the face of a racehorse injury at Derby or Breeders’ Cup.

Dealing With Dirt Being Kicked in Racehorses’ Eyes

Scott Palmer, VMD October 29, 2015

Dr. Scott Palmer discusses how horses and trainers deal with dirt and debris being kicked in racehorses’ eyes during races.

How Your Horse Sees

Sharon Spier, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM November 13, 2014

Dr. Sharon Spier, U.C. Davis, Calif., explains horses’ vision; what a horse sees in a collected frame, equine night vision, how blind spots affect the approach to jumps, and much more!

equine muscle disorders; Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: Not Just Tying-Up Anymore

What’s the Difference between PSSM Types 1 and 2?

Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVSMR June 26, 2014

Equine muscle expert Dr. Stephanie Valberg explains the differences between these two diseases that cause horses to tie up.

Buck Brannaman on How to Prepare Your Horse for a Vet Visit

Michelle Anderson June 19, 2014

Clinician Buck Brannaman shares what you need to know about training your horse for a veterinary exam. It starts with who moves whose feet and getting a horse accurate on the end of a lead rope, Brannaman says.

How Buck Brannaman Keeps his Horses Healthy on the Road

Michelle Anderson June 12, 2014

Clinician Buck Brannaman and his horses travel 40-plus weeks of the year. Find out how he keeps them healthy.

How to Keep Horses Fresh when Traveling Internationally

The Horse Staff May 2, 2014

What kept Kentucky Derby and Dubai World Cup winner Animal Kingdom performing at his best as he traveled the world? His trainer Graham Motion explains.

Racehorses and Second Careers

The Horse Staff April 28, 2014

Kentucky Derby and Dubai World Cup-winning trainer Graham Motion shares some thoughts on Thoroughbred racehorses and second careers.

What Supplements Do Eventing and Dressage Horses Consume?

Tips for Keeping Event Horses Sound

Erica Larson April 23, 2014

How do you keep a three-day event horse sound? Four-star eventer Buck Davidson shares his tips.

Mystery Lameness, Part 3: Dr. Kent Allen

Kent Allen, DVM April 16, 2014

FEI veterinarian Dr. Kent Allen of Virginia Equine Imaging shares interesting equine lameness cases from his practice. Sometimes it takes some detective work to find true cause of lameness. Part 3 of 3.

Mystery Lameness, Part 2: Dr. Raul Bras

Raul Bras, DVM, CJF April 9, 2014

Equine podiatrist, certified farrier, and frequent lecturer Dr. Raul Bras of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., shares bizarre lameness cases from his practice. You won’t believe what the imaging shows! Part 2 of 3.

Mystery Lameness, Part 1: Dr. Mark Revenaugh

Mark Revenaugh, DVM April 2, 2014

U.S. Eventing team veterinarian Dr. Mark Revenaugh of Northwest Equine Performance shares challenging lameness cases from his practice. With lameness, things are not always as they first appear! Part 1 of 3.

Challenges to Adopting Equids from Developing Countries

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director November 21, 2013

Dr. Bob Mealey of Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine describes the roadblocks to adopting working equids from developing countries.