Muscular disorders common in athletic horse breeds
Disorders of the muscular system cause poor performance and in some cases, death; yet in certain groups of athletic horses, 5% to 25% of individuals have heritable muscular disorders.
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Author: Erica McKenzie
What does a bit do to a horse and rider?
In 1998, Dr Bob Cook started asking himself how the use of a bit affected the horse and rider. Here is where the research has led.
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Test developed for HIV-like horse virus
Newly discovered “New Equine Virus” (NEV) is a lentivirus that has incorrectly been diagnosed as EIA.
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Hall of Fame honors for equine health researchers
Thomas Divers, the late Steeve Giguère and Dickson Varner to be inducted into the University of Kentucky’s Equine Research Hall of Fame.
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The Curly Jim line of domestic curly horses: A mysterious genetic tale
Dr. Mitch Wilkinson unravels the DNA behind the Curly Jim line of domestic curly horses found in the United States.
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WEG winners: Dutch head individual para dressage medal table
Individual tests completed with The Netherlands at the head of the medal table with two golds, a bronze and a silver, having won a medal in every class in which it has competed.
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WEG winners: Belgian claims historic reining gold ahead of US riders
Tight tussle for bronze as 22 riders line up to individual runs.
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WEG winners: Gold for Germany and USA as first medals awarded
No surprises as German team tops the podium for dressage, and Team USA wins the reining again.
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Equestrian legacy: Passing of Tschiffely insider Jean Cunninghame Graham at 90
Jean, Lady Polwarth (Jean Cunninghame Graham), was the keeper of the literary estates of both Aimé Tschiffely and her great-uncle, famed explorer “Don Roberto” Cunninghame Graham.
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Thanks to PET, equine lameness research progressing in leaps and bounds
High-tech Positron emission tomography (PET) scanning technology is proving its worth in discovering more about hoof and leg issues in the horse.
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Frequency of use of horse training “equipment” spurs Canadian research
Research spurred by increasing interest in use of equine training equipment.
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What Price success? Tim takes out four-star Burghley Horse Trials
Tim Price takes out the 4* Burghley title, following wife Jonelle’s successes at Badminton and Luhmuhlen.
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Donkeys not so hardy in cold weather, study finds
Donkeys, and to a lesser extent mules, appear not to be as adapted to colder, wet climates as horses, and may require additional protection from the elements, such as access to a wind and waterproof shelter.
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New “shock treatment” at the heart of equine atrial fibrillation
Researchers say transvenous electric cardioversion has higher success rate and lower risk of side effects than drug therapy.
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Vet school to open equine acupuncture center in Florida
Chi Institute founder Huisheng Xie to head University of Florida’s Equine Acupuncture Center.
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Hay, hay: Horses prefer steamed or dry to soaked, study finds
Canadian study assesses nutrient content, blood sugar and preference of horses.
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Forelimb flex tests: Should they matter in horse sales?
I found that forelimb flexion tests couldn’t tell me anything about the future of a sound horse. I could make every single horse lame with a hard enough flexion test.
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Young horse thriving after rare surgery for dislocated hip
A femoral head ostectomy involves cutting and removing the top part of the femur, or thigh bone.
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Scooping the poop to reveal the secrets of the equine gut
The microbial communities of the gut play a crucial role in the health of the horse.
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The importance of seeing eye to eye with your horses
“Whether I am on the ground or in the saddle, making eye contact with my horse is key to establishing a connection.”
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