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Should Arabians Be Tested for Lavendar Foal Syndrome?
Lavender Foal Syndrome (LFS), also known as Coat Color Dilution Lethal, is a fatal autosomal (chromosonal, not related to sex) recessive condition of Arabian horses. LFS is found primarily in horses with Egyptian bloodlines but has also been reported in o
More Help for Would-be Dressage Champion Riders
New Dressage Illustrated books help riders learn about the gaits and movements of the horse and how ride correctly to pass dressage tests.
Western Dressage Association® of America Judges Education Program
The Western Dressage Association® of America is a 501(c)3 educational non-profit organization focused on providing a model of horsemanship which optimizes the partnership of horse and rider for their mutual benefit.
PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor Study Guide Available Now!
There is no better time than now to pursue your dreams of becoming a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor.
Huge Grant Will Allow Advanced Research in Regenerative Medicine
This large research grant will allow UK scientists to address a spectrum of chronic and untreatable medical conditions through use of regenerative medicine.
Getting Started In Hoof Care Is Now Available from The Farriers Journal
Hoof care is a complex subject, but the business of running a footcare practice can often be overlooked, making Getting Started In Hoof Care a must for all those looking to start a career in equine footcare.
External Horse Parasites Enjoy Winter, Too!
Much attention is paid to internal parasites in horses, but external parasites are not only a nuisance, but can also be a source of serious health threats to horses. During cold winter months, most horse owners think that the cold will keep the parasites
Heart Health and Your Horse
Although acquired heart disease is uncommon in horses, when it develops it is accompanied by a reduction in exercise capacity and shortness of breath and the horse may collapse with congestive heart failure.
Botulism - A Perfect Killer of Horses
According to Kim A. Sprayberry, DVM, Dipl. ACVim of the University of Florida, horses are highly susceptible to botulism toxins. In fact, she dubs botulism as "A Perfect Killer" because of the effects the toxins have on a horse. Vaccination, feed and wat
Horse Fatalities at Santa Anita Rise on Dirt Track
Horse deaths at Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia, California, are more than double the toll at other California tracks for the past fiscal year according to state statistics. Since the switch was made to a dirt running surface in 2010, twelve horses h