The first step in the management of a horse with metabolic syndrome is the controlled simple carbohydrate diet - 10% or less combined sugar and starch.
People understand that balanced nutritional needs are critical for optimum wellness of a horse, but deciding exactly how to provide the best nutrition can be overwhelming.
Studies have shown significant results when feeding plasma to horses because it works on a cellular level to support the natural healing process, making this ingredient truly unique.
Leptospirosis is a sporadic but important disease of equids caused by spiral-shaped bacteria carried by wild life with the potential for substantial impact on breeding farms and horses residing in endemic regions.
Ideal candidates for the research fellows are graduates of an AVMA-accredited school/college of veterinary medicine with experience conducting equine research and are nearing completion of a residency or doctoral program.
Chris McCarron, a Hall of Fame jockey who has won the Kentucky Derby, The Preakness, and The Belmont, twice each, understands and agrees that the welfare of the horse must come first, and he's not afraid to say it.
Free webinar coming soon - How They Did It: Dealing with Opposition to Equestrian Trails, presented by trails expert Mark Flint.
While there are potentially dozens of plants hazardous to horses in each region of the United States, this article covers the three most common toxic plants in each geographic area.
I was at an endurance ride, horse camping with my horse and dog in my great little van and meeting amazing people and I thought,'I’m living my dream!'
Cheramie notes that removing horses from their social group may be one of the major contributing factors to an increased incidence of stomach ulcers in those left at home.