Warming Up In Winter
Mimi Porter
February 1, 1998
Here’s what you need to know about the stresses of cold weather and how it affects a horse’s metabolic demands.
Here’s what you need to know about the stresses of cold weather and how it affects a horse’s metabolic demands.
The University of Sydney’s Equine Performance Laboratory has been relocated and upgraded to a new facility at the Rural Veterinary Centre in Camden, New South Wales. The new laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art monitoring equipment to
Not all horses are alike in their needs for electrolyte replacement after strenuous exertion. Some deplete the
The debate goes on. That brief statement is about the most accurate way to open a discussion on exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) in horses. The condition has been a concern for 300 years and, during that time, has been addressed,
If there was a nutritional buzzword that was started in the ’90s, it was fat. We fitness-conscious (and frequently overweight) North Americans still might not fully understand the differences between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol”P>If there was a nutritional buzzw
Ask six veterinarians what causes developmental orthopedic disorders in foals and you might get six different answers. According to Tina Kemper, DVM, there could very well be six causes, and possibly more. Kemper specializes in equine internal
Olympic champions excel due to talent and durability. Only a few earn the coveted medals, but horses of international quality prove they are true equine athletes. Like a classic race, the Olympics are a goal. A horse’s owner and rider might
A person who loves horses and spending a lot of time in the saddle can gain a great deal of satisfaction from competing in endurance races. It is a special feeling when you know you have partnered well with your horse and that the two of you hav
Every horse appreciates sure footing, either on the track or the trail. For the equine athlete, sport-specific footing helps him achieve his best perform-ance. Every athlete, human or equine, must traverse through an environment. His body impact
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