
Monitoring Exercise Performance
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How Does Arena Footing Affect Equine Athlete Longevity?
by Duncan Peters, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVSMR, ISELP | Jan 4, 2023
An equine sports medicine specialist shares how footing can impact soundness and offers footing selection advice.
Read MoreHeart Monitoring Devices for Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Dec 23, 2022
Learn about devices designed to measure equine athletes’ cardiac function and maximize performance, in this article from the December 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreThe Effects of Longeing on Your Horse’s Joints
by Haylie Kerstetter | Dec 14, 2022
Longeing horses in a controlled way and avoiding overlongeing could be the most effective ways to protect their joints.
Read MoreHow to Exercise Horses Safely in Cold Weather
by Jenna Donaldson, DVM | Nov 16, 2022
Cold, inclement weather and poor footing can cause challenges for exercising horses during the winter. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Read MoreFall Colic Prevention for Horses
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Oct 31, 2022
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes shares advice on how to reduce your horse’s risk of colicking this fall.
Read MoreLong in the Ears: Caring for Mules and Donkeys as They Age
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 26, 2022
Aging mules and donkeys need to be managed just as carefully as horses. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreCan I Ride My Post-Laminitic Horse?
by Andrew van Eps, BVSc, PhD, MACVSc, Dipl. ACVIM | Sep 26, 2022
Dr. Andrew van Eps gives his advice for returning a previously laminitic horse to movement and exercise slowly.
Read MoreMaking a Nutrition Plan for a Performance Horse
by Janice L. Holland, PhD | Sep 20, 2022
A nutritionist explains how meeting your sport horse’s dietary needs can help keep him healthy and performing his best.
Read MoreExercise Therapy for Horses
by UC Davis Center for Equine Health Horse Report | Sep 3, 2022
Controlled exercise, as discussed with your veterinarian, can be part of a successful rehabilitation program.
Read MoreKeeping the Walk-Trot Horse Sound and Fit
by Erin Contino, DVM, Dipl. ACVSMR | Jul 27, 2022
Consider the horse’s lameness history and gradually increase varied exercises to manage these mounts, one veterinarian says.
Read MoreAvoiding Dehydration in Sport Horses During Summer
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jul 22, 2022
Keeping competition horses well-hydrated isn’t always easy. Our nutritionist offers tips to help prevent dehydration.
Read MoreThree-Day Eventing Horse Inspections
by Erica Larson | Apr 27, 2022
Here’s what to know about horse inspections, which are designed to evaluate the horse’s fitness to compete.
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