A look at racing ethics could help researchers and industry members acknowledge rightful concerns from a well-meaning public, help resolve misconceptions, and contribute to better equine welfare.
Vets can use a smartphone-based heart monitor to identify arrhythmias that are difficult to diagnose in the field.
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Researchers found high degrees of heritability (up to 0.17), especially in male horses and in pacers.
Besides body condition scoring, how can you tell if your horse is getting enough nutrition? Dr. Clair Thunes explains.
Of the 795 respondents, 437 (55%) said fall is their favorite riding season.
The “Gaitkeeper” gene mutation has been linked to success in trotting races in Standardbreds.
Dentistry—including balanced alignment of the teeth and jaws—is an important part of good horse health and welfare.
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After four weeks of resistance band training, horses showed less unwanted vertebral movement along the back.
When other atrial fibrillation treatments fail transvenous electrical cardioversion could restore a normal heartbeat.
Horses’ oxygen consumption and cardiac output decreased by an average of 24% and 9%, respectively, when going downhill.
The key is to ensure the hay, haylage, or grass has enough high-energy nutrient value to cover the horse’s needs.
Scientists say Friesians benefit from specific exercise regimens and warmups based on their anaerobic threshold.
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