Eventing
Horse Rehab With Will Coleman
What a difference a year can make. Back in April of 2015, Olympian Will Coleman finished 6th overall at the Rolex Kentucky CCI4* on his…
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Horse Health
Horse Health
Managing body condition with forage
Many horse owners struggle with the body condition of their horses. Some horses seem to gain condition easily others seem to eat and eat while…
5 months ago
History
A Refutation of “Traditional” Chinese Veterinary Medicine
I love history. I think it’s really important. And I think it’s really sad when history gets misstated, or distorted, and especially so when that…
5 months ago
Horse Health
The Genetics of Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance (IR), defined as a failure of insulin responsive cells to take up glucose under normal levels of circulating insulin, affects an estimated 12-15%…
5 months ago
Horse Health
Preventing Spring Grass Laminitis
Spring is the peak time for grass-associated laminitis in most parts of the world. You can effectively treat, or better yet, prevent it, but only…
6 months ago
Horse Health
Gut Check: Equine Gastric Ulcer Prevention
Nimble, brawny and tenacious, thoroughbreds are genetic running machines, just as ‘scopey’ sport horses are perfectly suited for the gymnastics of dressage and jumping. The agility…
6 months ago
Horse Health
Muscle Health for the OTTB
Transitioning a Thoroughbred from racehorse to sport horse is no easy task. The process of rehabilitating and retraining these amazing athletes for success in other…
6 months ago
Horse Health
Conditioning for the Older Horse
I remember quite well the time when a show horse over the age of 8 or 10 was considered “old”. Those days are long gone…
7 months ago
Horse Health
What Is Resverasyn and How Can It Help My Horse?
The supposed health benefits of red wine have been touted for centuries, and more recently, scientists have taken a closer look at one specific compound…
7 months ago
Horse Health
Keep Calm: Managing the Anxious Horse
Say what you want about the “haves” and the “have nots” in the horse world, all equestrians are united in one key fact: no matter…
7 months ago
Horse Health
Caring For the Orphan Foal
This time of year brings our new equine prospects into the world. When everything goes well, the hope and joy experienced with our foals is immeasurable.…
7 months ago
Horse Health
Combating Winter Laminitis
Frozen lumpy ground can make any horse look lame but if the horse has insulin resistance there may be more going on. The first thing…
7 months ago
Horse Health
Here’s the Deal With Dewormers…
Most horse owners know why deworming is an essential component in their health regimen. Horses are exposed to a number of parasites, some of which…
8 months ago
Horse Health
You Are Not A Bad Horse Owner
As anyone who has been around an equestrian knows, put ten horse lovers in a room and you’ll get 11 different opinions. We’re a passionate bunch with…
8 months ago
Books and Film
DIY: Find the Source of Pain
In the past decade chiropractic work—for human, horse, and other animals—has been increasingly accepted by the mainstream as a viable means of easing or, in…
8 months ago
Horse Health
Feeding for Healthy Weatherproof Hooves
There is a reason hoof supplements have a sizable market. There is also a reason they tend to have the same ingredients. The quality and…
8 months ago
Horse Health
Aging the Horse (or Not)
In 1885, Dr. Sydney Galvayne, born in Australia, but an adopted son of Ireland, published a book. Dr. Galvayne had developed a system of training…
8 months ago
Horse Health
Winterizing the Senior Horse
Although horses can survive a remarkable range of environmental conditions, surviving is not the same as thriving. Winter is hard on any horse but particularly…
8 months ago
Horse Health
Can a Joint Supplement Really Improve the Aging, Lame Horse?
For all the added wisdom our older horses possess, Father Time remains undefeated in limiting the physical ability and general soundness of our aging equines. On average,…
8 months ago
Horse Health
Five Reasons to Feed More Forage
Horse people love to talk about what they feed. Go to any show or performance event, and you’ll likely hear ten different opinions on which…