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Saddlefit4Life makes Inroads to South America
Certified Master Saddler and Saddle Ergonomist Jochen Schleese was invited to speak in Sao Paulo Brazil this past weekend (Sept. 22-25) at the invitation of Dr. Solange Mikail, coordinator of a rehabilitation course in Equine Physical Therapy in Brazil (h
Selecting a Home for Your Horse
For horse owners that have a choice about where their horse is kept, this article may provide some surprises. Learn about the pros and cons of caring for your horse at home or putting him in a boarding stable.
Infectious Horse Disease Update from Equine Disease Communication Center
Cases of West Nile virus, Equine Infectious Anemia, Equine Herpesvirus-1, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis continue to affect a number of horses throughout the USA as summer weather continues.
Horse Diagnosed with Rare Tropical Disease in Florida
Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease usually seen only in humans and animals that have recently traveled in tropical regions, has been diagnosed in a mare in Florida. Although she had not traveled outside the country, the mare developed multiple ulcerated n
Fire Destroys Barn and Arena
An over-night fire has leveled a 1950's barn used for training at the SMC Equestrian Riding Center. The couple who own the facility awoke early Monday to bright flames that lit up the area. Now, the couple, often called upon to rescue abandoned horses
Wild Horse Group Calls for Halt to California Mustang Roundup Amidst “Fever” Outbreak
Wild horse advocates are calling on US Forest service to halt roundup of California wild horses because of outbreak of pigeon fever in horses in holding pens.
Time to Vaccinate Against Mosquito-borne Horse Diseases!
While vaccination is the best way to protect horses from diseases such as WNV and EEE, staying informed about the threat of diseases can also be helpful with Merial's Outbreak Alert program, a tool horse owners can use to evaluate risk, especially when t
No Off-season for Horse Health - 4 Tips for Better Winter Health
Even if you're taking the winter off, your horse's body systems are still on the clock, so make sure to make joint, hoof, digestive and skin health a priority.
Illustrated Field Guide to the 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse In Pain Released as a Free, Mobile-Friendly Download
The Field Guide to the 24 Behaviors will help horse care givers to use the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram, and put it to practical use in identifying and addressing signs of pain in their own horses.
Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage
Learn about Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage, the theories about the true causes of the condition and why both treatment and prevention are complicated even with the best veterinary care.