One of the most common conditions affecting soundness and performance lifespan of horses is osteoarthritis, with some reports suggesting 60 percent of lameness issues in horses is attributable to the disease.
Many horses are not totally sound, and most horse sports don’t allow lame horses to compete. Lameness generally means a horse is in pain; hence, it’s not acceptable to ride lame horses. So, what can owners and riders do?
Recent advances in genetic research have paved the way for more effective identification and screening of genetic diseases in the horse. With these developments come new ethical considerations with respect to breeding practices, testing, and disclosure.
The lightness of both the rider's aids AND the horse’s response is not just about artistry, but is evidence of everything working correctly beneath the surface.
I wanted the look of a tidy, short, thin mane, but didn’t want to continue pulling manes… so I got creative. It’s amazing what you can do with the right tools, some patience, and a little imagination.
Working through an insurance claim while already dealing with an injured horse — or worse — can be highly stressful. Here are some tips on how to make a claim.
Riding is inherently risky, but it is also fun, rewarding, and something we feel deeply passionate about. What can we do when fear of the risk become all-consuming?
Michael Gallagher held many roles in Canada's equestrian community, serving as the Canadian Equestrian Team's Olympic Chef d'équipe and Team Leader for the Pan America Games, as well as president of Equestrian Canada.
Increasingsocial interactionsbetween stabled horses could improve trainability, performance, and welfare while decreasing aggression in public settings like shows or exhibitions.
A new study has yielded surprising results, indicating that serum incubated in traditional blood collection tubes may be just as effective as using a commercial kit.
An incorrectly-fitted saddle can cause lameness, gait faults, shoeing problems, and even personality problems, explained farrier Steve Kraus in the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine's Equine Seminar Series.
Stoicism has an evolutionary advantage for horses, as it helps them avoid being singled out by predators. As such, horses may conceal substantial levels of pain and carry on without dramatic symptoms, making it easy to miss subtle signs that reflect underlying discomfort
Following the record-breaking floods caused by unprecedented monsoon rains in Pakistan, Brooke USA will work directly with Brooke Pakistan and Brooke: Action for Working Horses & Donkeys to ensure that funds raised reach those most in need.
