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Upper Airway Issues in Horses
by The Horse Staff | Jun 18, 2022
Learn about common upper airway problems in horses and how to address them in this visual guide. Sponsored by Endoscopy Support Services Inc.
Read MoreNutrition Tips To Prevent Endurance Horses From ‘Tying Up’
by Jennifer Madera, DVM | Apr 25, 2022
Reduce sporadic episodes of exertional rhabdomyolysis by providing plenty of forage and meeting these unique equine athletes’ nutrient requirements.
Read MoreHow Horses Heat Up and Cool Down Varies Considerably
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Apr 19, 2022
Measure and understand your horse’s unique exercise heat patterns so you can promote recovery and prevent heat stroke.
Read MoreConditioning Horses Through the Seasons: Spring and Summer
by Samantha Steelman, PhD | Feb 11, 2022
Training horses in the spring and summer can present some challenges. Learn how your horse’s body adapts to exercise training, how he acclimates to spring and summer weather conditions, and what you can do to help him perform at his best.
Read MoreSugars and Peppermints: Not Safe Treats for All Horses
by Clair Thunes, PhD | Dec 20, 2021
Horses with certain health conditions should skip sweet treats. Find out if your horse is one.
Read MoreThe Equine Respiratory System
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Dec 2, 2021
The equine respiratory tract is so highly specialized for exercise that even the slightest deviation from normal can limit a horse’s athletic career.
Read MoreFluid Therapy: A Life-Saving Measure
by David E. Freeman, MVB, PhD, Dipl. ACVS | Aug 6, 2021
Learn how fluid therapy enhances recovery from life-threatening diseases by correcting dehydration and shock in this article from the July 2021 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreCan Massage Help Horses With PSSM?
by Multiple Authors | Jun 16, 2021
Dr. Gina Tranquillo-Shade and Michele Haman of Equi-Librium Therapy LLC talk about whether massage can help or hurt horses with polysaccharide storage myopathy.
Read MoreBrushing Up on Tying Up in Horses
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | May 17, 2021
Researchers are redefining the muscular diseases long called “tying-up.” While they seem similar, the causes are different, and each requires specific management–from special diets to emergency interventions.
Read MoreClinical Indicators for Tieback Surgery in Horses
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Mar 19, 2021
Consider doing tiebacks in horses where the problem is or will be performance-limiting.
Read More4 Misconceptions About Alfalfa
by Heather Smith Thomas | Jan 25, 2021
Does alfalfa cause kidney or respiratory problems or make horses hyper? Specialists shed light on these myths and more.
Read More5 Conditions Affecting Equine Muscles
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Nov 11, 2020
Learn about fibrotic myopathy, MFM, botulism, PSSM, and HYPP and how they affect horses.
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