Insulin resistance was implicated in laminitis in the 1980’s, but a pivotal study by Treiber and colleagues showed specific evidence of insulin resistance as a major predisposing factor for laminitis risk.
Championships are for NRHA members and horses that have qualified through their respective Regional Affiliate Finals and move on to the Adequan NAAC to compete for North American bragging rights.
West Texas A&M clinched an historic second AQHA Trophy for the Lady Buffs coached by Amanda Love, exactly a decade after their last IHSA Western team title.
âMake plans now to attend the 2015 National Reining Horse Association Derby in Oklahoma City, OK, and you might go home with more than when you arrived!.â
For competition horse owners who want the best for their equine athletes, finding the right feed with guaranteed levels of amino acids and gastric support is often a challenge.
Many horses have allergic airway disease or heaves due to improper barn ventilation because of dust and poor-quality air held within the confines of the barn.
High insulin exposure causes increase in receptors for endothelin-1 within the horse's hoof, increased resistance to blood flow, tissue edema, and changes in the laminae.
As usual, Rosie got her way. In the six months since starting on a regular steamed hay diet, the mare’s mild breathing issues have gone away.
Research commissioned by The British Horse Society (BHS) has found that regular participation in horse riding is good for your health. The research, carried out by the University of Brighton in partnership with Plumpton College looked into the health and
Trey Young, The American Horseman, is proud to be part of the upcoming Horse World Expo, in Timonium, MD Jan. 20-22, 2012! The 16th annual expo has grown through the years, and continues to attract horse enthusiast from across the country. Horse World Exp