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Infographic: Basic Principles of Conditioning

The Horse Staff August 15, 2014

Learn how to safely take your horse from flabby to fit step-by-step with our visual guide.

Youngsters Don’t Have it Easy

Earl Gaughan, DVM, Dipl. ACVS April 29, 2014

Give your youngster a strong start to a lifetime of health with information from this in-depth special report about horses age 1 to 3 years old. Learn about deworming, dental care, bone disease, hoof care, and more.

Training Equine Athletes for Health, Fitness, and Longevity

Tina Steward, DVM April 16, 2014

Have you ever wondered how a veterinarian would train and develop a horse? Find out from a veterinarian who’s also a Grand Prix dressage trainer and clinician.

Study: Young Racehorses Might Benefit from Treadmill Work

Natalie Voss October 22, 2013

Yearling Thoroughbreds that worked on a treadmill had better aerobic capacities and no signs of lameness.

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Do Horses with Osteochondral Lesions Always Need Surgery?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA October 16, 2013

Osteochondral lesions on young horses’ X rays might appear worrisome, but surgery isn’t always necessary.

Study: Young Horses Can’t Read Subtle Human Body Cues

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 13, 2013

However, young horses were able to detect more obvious human body cues like finger-pointing.

AAEP to Host Focus on Poor Performance Educational Event

Equine JOCC Project Conclusions Revealed

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 11, 2013

Researchers confirmed what some believed all along: JOCC might be one disease, but it?s a very complex one.

How Veterinarians Evaluate Horses With Laminitis

Osteochondrosis Field Evaluation Protocol Developed

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 18, 2013

The field protocol is designed to be low-risk, efficient, economical, and effective in identifying lesions.

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Management’s Impact on Osteochondral Lesion Development

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 3, 2013

Researchers are investigating how young horse management practices can impact osteochondral lesions.

Nutrition-Related Problems: Developmental Orthopedic Disease

Two Decades of Equine Osteochondrosis Research Reviewed

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA June 30, 2013

Osteochondrosis is the central topic of a special issue of the Veterinary Journal.

Feed Weanlings Carefully to Support Growth

Young Horse Care

The Horse Staff December 7, 2012

Young horses are in a critical stage of development, where careful management is essential to a healthy adult life. In this live audio event, our experts answer questions about young horse care, including growth, nutrition, exercise, and disease.