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The Foundation for the Horse Accepting Grant Proposals from Emerging Equine Researchers
Research applications on any topic related to horse health and well-being will be considered for funding, and all investigators are encouraged to apply.
AERC Passes Resolution to Oppose Sale of Federal Lands to State Ownership
âMillions of acres of federal land are at risk of being transferred to individual states, a move with significant repercussions for equestrians who use the extensive trails to ride for pleasure or competition.â
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Learn how early recognition of squamous cell carcinoma and effective treatment by a qualified veterinarian can often prevent the cancer from metastasizing and improve the chances for a positive outcome for the horse
Emergency Colic Treatment
 Read to learn about the causes of colic, what to do when your horse colics, and the importance of fast, effective treatment.
Over-reaching
 Read about over-reaching as a timing problem and how it relates to the horse's conformation, degree of fitness, fatigue, age, or improper riding, and learn ways to correct this gait pattern that can lead to injury to the lower limbs of the horse.
Breathing Heavy? Looking at Heaves in Horses
"For horses with heaves, a disease much like asthma in humans, difficulties in breathing is a fact of life. And, much like asthma, we canât cure it for our horses, but we can help to manage the symptoms.â
Soft Palate Displacement
 Read to learn about the importance of the soft palate, a complex, muscular organ in the horse, necessary for proper breathing, swallowing, and general health and the treatment options for a displaced palate.
Equine Advocates - A Haven for Rescued Horses
Equine Advocates is an equine village where horses get to live out their lives in a natural environment socializing with each other after being slaughter-bound and/or coming from abusive situations.
Infections
 Learn why infections in horses are common, why a daily physical inspection of the horse is important, and about the pasture and stable management techniques necessary to prevent secondary infections that will require veterinary care.
Intercollegiate Horse Show Association 2014-1015 Season Features Youngest and Oldest Undergrad Riders in Recent Memory
Equestrian sport recognizes the horse as a great equalizer and, even at its highest Olympic levels, riders are judged not by gender or age but by mastery of their discipline as IHSA university teams host among the youngest and oldest full time undergradua