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Managing Pain in the Performance Horse

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc March 4, 2025

Two veterinarians navigate the ethical and medical intricacies of keeping sport horses sound and pain-free.

Skill, Science, and Sensitivity: Unpacking Horse Training Misconceptions

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 28, 2025

The debate over training methods and their impact on horses remains heated. Our sources clarify 4 training misconceptions in the Spring 2025 issue of The Horse.

Using AI to Evaluate Eventing Horses at FEI Competitions

Stephanie Ruff February 25, 2025

Could artificial intelligence help determine if horses are sound to compete during a 3-day event? Find out what experts think.

Biosecurity Planning for Equestrian Events

Equine Disease Quarterly February 4, 2025

A USEF veterinarian shares important biosecurity information for those planning to host or attend competitions this year.

Detecting Stress Fractures to Save Horses’ Lives

Erica Larson December 4, 2024

The racing industry is leading the charge in identifying at-risk athletes before catastrophe occurs.

Q&A With a Volunteer FEI Steward

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA October 24, 2024

How does an FEI steward secure equine welfare at the highest levels of the sport? We caught up with one to find out.

Suspensory Ligament Branch Injuries

Multiple Authors September 28, 2024

Read about the significance and prevalence of these injuries and how veterinarians diagnose them.

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How Does Arena Footing Affect Equine Athlete Longevity?

Duncan Peters, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVSMR, ISELP September 18, 2024

An equine sports medicine specialist shares how footing can impact soundness and offers footing selection advice.

Social License to Operate in Equestrian Olympic Competition

Jennifer O. Bryant August 15, 2024

Find out how Paris 2024 officials and equestrian sport governing bodies are addressing equine welfare and SLO concerns driven by social media’s growing influence.

2024 Olympics Take ‘Concierge Medicine’ for Horses to a New Level

Jennifer O. Bryant August 13, 2024

Veterinary and farrier teams were ready for almost anything at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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Moving Forward: Dressage Training Considerations for Equine Welfare

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA August 8, 2024

A scientist highlights the importance of equestrian sports uniting and adopting science-based training methods to improve horse welfare beyond the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Handling Heat During the 2024 Olympic Games Equestrian Events

Jennifer O. Bryant August 8, 2024

Learn about the advanced heat management strategies 2024 Olympic equestrian officials implemented to ensure horse safety during extreme temperatures.

Footing: The Foundation of Olympic Equestrian Performance

Jennifer O. Bryant August 2, 2024

What’s under the hooves of the Paris 2024 Olympic horses? Let’s get down to ground level and look at the footing.

Olympic Horses Depend on Specialized Veterinary Care

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 27, 2024

Olympic equestrian teams rely on tailored veterinary care to optimize horse performance and manage health, ensuring peak condition for the Games.

Boyd Martin on Essential Conditioning for Olympic Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 26, 2024

Elite eventing rider Boyd Martin describes conditioning for Olympic horses, focusing on physical and mental preparation for Paris 2024.

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How Horses Travel by Air to the Olympics in Versailles

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 26, 2024

Many Olympic horses will fly part of their journey this year, with veterinarians and elite grooms ensuring a smooth, more tranquil experience than traveling by truck.