General Interest
November 07, 2017
Embryo Transfer, Placental Alterations, and the Developing Foal
With the widespread adoption of assisted reproductive technologies, horse owners have the freedom to essentially inseminate any embryo into

October 31, 2017
Shelters for Horses: Why They Might Not Use Them
Horses seek out shade; however, they have different behaviors and physiologies than humans that could make shade a comfort

October 30, 2017
Open Wide: Keeping Your Horse’s Mouth Healthy
Most horse owners recognize the signs associated with severe dental problems: feed dropping from the mouth, quidding, and loss of condition.

October 17, 2017
Failure to Launch? Trailer-Loading Tips for Horse Owners
Have you ever trained for a competition only to be thwarted at the last minute by your horse’s refusal

October 10, 2017
Perceptions and Reality of Horse Care
Do you ever look at your horses and wonder if they are as content as you are? Sure, they

October 03, 2017
Hands-On Horse Research: What Is a Step Test?
A step test is performed to determine maximum aerobic capacity and to estimate the fitness level of a horse. When a

October 02, 2017
Portable Device Helps Diagnose, Monitor Equine Neuromuscular Diseases
Smartphones and related portable media devices (PMDs) can help veterinarians diagnose postural stability in horses on the farm.

October 02, 2017
Is There a Correlation Between Yearling Size and Sale Price?
Previous research has shown a relationship between yearling size and future racing performance. Yearlings that weighed in the lower

September 26, 2017
Horses Overcome Eye Removal Well
According to a recent survey, horses that require removal of one eye (unilateral enucleation) continue to successfully compete in

September 25, 2017
Managing Horse Herds for Maximizing Welfare
One of the best ways of preventing or reducing stereotypies is increasing access to pasture or paddocks and facilitating