As much credit as we give horses for their metaphorical hearts, the actual blood-pumping organs generally get far less attention than other bodily systems. Take an in-depth look at the cardiovascular exam, common cardiac abnormalities, and treatment options.
Helping your horse with his post-exercise cooling process can impact how well he recovers. But cold weather cooling requires also guarding against a chilled horse.
Find out why using coolers on horses post-exercise makes good sense, especially during cold weather.
Also known as “buttress foot,” this condition primarily affects horses with poor leg conformation in high-impact disciplines. A veterinary podiatry expert explains.
The best age for horse to start training is highly debated. An equine surgeon offers advice.
Learn about colic, EPM, core vaccinations, biosecurity, donkeys, and more in our special features.
Find information on stress in horses, antibiotic use, scratches, conditioning, equine allergies, and more.
Tendon rehab in horses should include heavy and slow loading, pain monitoring, and progressive resistance.
Working with your veterinarian, farrier, and trainer and considering your horse’s physical, mental, and social needs will help you make the best decision for when and how you should transition him to a more leisurely lifestyle.
In the first of this two-part series, we’ll explore full-body rehabilitation options, from the horse’s head to tail.
An old adage says a good horse doesn’t come in a bad color. But recent study results might rewrite that saying. Researchers have uncovered a possible link between coat color and harness racing performance.
This common exercise modality can be surprisingly risky; learn how to keep your horse—and yourself—safe.
Good footing, proper conditioning, balanced nutrition, and careful attention to joints and soft tissues are key to maintaining eventers, hunter/jumpers, and dressage horses.
Take steps to manage your horse’s weight and behavior while he’s cooped up.
Researchers determined that the diet and exercise recommendations veterinarians make for horses with PSSM1 can help improve, but likely won’t eliminate, clinical signs of PSSM2 in Warmbloods.
Find out how Claire Godwin, DVM, keeps her 27-year-old endurance horse PL Mercury in elite condition, from joint support to conditioning tactics.
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