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Pennsylvania 4-H Program Promotes Responsible Horsemanship
The Pennsylvania 4-H horse Program promotes knowledge of horsemanship and responsible, ethical equine use, care, and management.
New Therapy for Ligament and Tendon Injuries
Nonsurgical Exogenous crosslink Therapy developed by Equinext is a new approach for treating ligament and tendon injuries. It uses a chemically made device formed following injection of a crosslinking agent into the lesion of the ligament or tendon whe
Special Olympics Equestrian Sports
In many areas, training for the Equestrian teams in Special Olympics begins in April. Equestrian events first became an official sport of Special Olympics in 1987 when it debuted at the World Games Event.
Nevada Horse Rescue Seeks Custody of Neglected Equines
A horse rescue operation in Wells, Nevada is hoping to gain custody of 31 horses seized from a Churchill County property two weeks ago. On Wednesday, the Justice of the Peace in Fallon ruled the Northeastern Nevada Equine rescue can take the horses, if it
Four Ways to Take Your Horse's Pulse
Finding a horse's pulse and determining the heart rate can be difficult, even for professionals. Read about the four ways you can determine your horse's heart rate and how to tell if it is normal.
Road to the Horse Welcomes Platinum Performance
Road to the Horse is proud to welcome Platinum Performance, Inc. into their sponsorship lineup as the event heads to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY for the very first time.
Is Your Horse Suffering from Back Pain?
When diagnosing back pain in horses, attention is directed at determining whether pain arises primarily from malfunction of bones and muscles in the back or whether it is secondary to malfunction of structures elsewhere.
Will Genetic Testing of Horses Find a Winner?
According to a Binghamton University biologist, it may be possible to boost the odds of getting a winner with a simple genetic test of thoroughbreds. All that is needed is one strand of hair from the horse's mane to  test for a gene that is vital
Can horses pick up worms from eating hay?
Recently a client asked John Byrd, DVM, of Horsemen's Laboratory, if itâs possible for a horse to pick up worm larvae or worms from eating hay, and if so, even if larvae are dead, could they cause a parasite problem?
Donkeys are Donkeys, Not Horses
Veterinarians who are trained in treating donkeys are attempting to educate the public to the fact that donkeys are very different from horses and recognition of these differences can be crucial in treatment for many diseases and conditions.