What’s the Best Weight Loss Plan for My Horse?
Clair Thunes, PhD
May 18, 2020
A bossy gelding has ballooned during the summer months, and his owner seeks advice for a safe and effective diet.
A bossy gelding has ballooned during the summer months, and his owner seeks advice for a safe and effective diet.
Is frequent circular exercise linked to osteoarthritis?
A horse appears healthy and sidepasses well to the right, but not to the left. Could he be in pain? A sports medicine practitioner shares his thoughts.
Dr. Brian Nielsen describes the best kind of exercise for foals.
Do you have a young horse in your life? Learn about young horse growth, development, exercise, and nutrition during this Q&A.
With the cold weather almost upon us, we must take into account several important considerations for preparing and maintaining older horses throughout winter.
Taking a horse from a sedentary state to active working fitness can be a form of rehabilitation. However, there’s no one-size-fits-all program. Learn how to safely transition your horse into an exercise program.
Find out how to keep your middle-aged horse’s teeth, feet, joints, and more healthy.
Researchers evaluated how different doses of this omega-3 fatty acid affect exercise-induced inflammation.
Discover useful information about an eventing horse’s fitness and ability by looking at these three measurements.
A good lesson horse is a valuable member of any riding program. Our sources share tips on keeping these trusty steeds happy and healthy.
High temperatures and humidity can make caring for horses a challenging endeavor.
There’s no getting around it: Horses—especially those expected to perform at a high level—are risky purchases. But a thorough prepurchase exam can help give you confidence that you’re making the right investment for your scenario. Here’s what practitioners look for during prepurchase exams for upper-level sport horses.
Recognizing and treating club feet in young horses can help them succeed in their intended discipline and, ultimately, prevent lifelong hoof complications.
Learn about this stifle problem that can cause the hind limb to become locked in extension.
Attention to certain details during exams and careful consideration of test results can help a veterinarian arrive at a diagnosis, making way for an appropriate management.
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