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Hoof Growth - What Helps and What Hurts
Hoof growth is a function of genetics, activity level, footing type and more. Many horses today suffer from a lack of hoof growth. What can you do? Dr. Deb Eldredge offers this advice.
The Right Horse, but with a Health Problem
Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also referred to as Equine Cushing’s disease, is one of the most common endocrine disorders in horses.
Maryland Veterinarian Enlists Owners in Campaign for Equine Respiratory Health
An edge in educating horse owners and stable managers on respiratory health is that so many people can relate to asthma from personal experience.
Seven Hidden Dangers Common in Every Horse Barn
âIn the very best barns with the most conscientious owners, modern horses are often subjected to unnatural stresses that can pose serious health risks, from colic to gastric ulcers, and beyond.â
Kentucky Equine Survey Releases Initial Findings
Kentucky is home to 242,400 horses and the total value of the stateâs equine and equine-related assets is estimated at $23.4 billion, according to the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey.
World Championships-bound Jumper Considers Elite Equine Athlete Care as Important as Training
Having one horse with severe lung issues catalyzed Brian's keen interest in equine respiratory health and its effect on the performance and well-being of all his horses.
Back Country Horsemen Contribute Millions of Dollars in Volunteer Value
For 40 years, Back Country Horsemen have volunteered their time, skill, and resources towards keeping trails open to horse use and promoting responsible recreation in a myriad ways.
Thoroughbred Makeover and Symposium Unites Horse Racing and Riding
A 2011 paper detailed the causes of the declining use of Thoroughbred horses for sport and proposed strategies to reverse the trend, and the event on October 5-6, 2013, is a response to that call to action.
International Horsemanship Conference To Showcase Friendly Advice
Jonathan Field and Friends intend to stage this as an annual event, and have designed this conference as a co-operative, cross-discipline, educational-style event that mixes in entertainment and a trade show.
Equine Pastern Dermatitis: Stay a Step Ahead or Ignore at Your Horse's Peril
âSilver Whinnys⢠are made for equine legs and allow valuable air to reach the skin's surface while the embedded silver inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi in the socks and the wicking/moisture-managing qualities of the yarn pull moisture away fr