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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Author: Dr David Ramey
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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Trailblazing equine surgeon Doug Herthel dies at 71
Veterinarian developed innovative techniques in equine orthopedic and colic surgery and anesthesia recovery,
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Over 20% of Australian horses race with their tongues tied to their lower jaw
Researchers Samantha Franklin, of the University of Adelaide and Paul McGreevy, of the University of Sydney, discuss the use of tongue ties in
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70 reasons for not using a bit: Your horse may thank you
A pain in the mouth can change the whole of a horse’s ‘body language.’ The behavioral changes are expressed in one or more parts of the body; head, neck, back, limbs and tail.
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Free online colic tool helps tackle horses’ biggest threat
Knowing your horse and picking up on change is an important factor in colic prevention.
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Brumbies can fill a useful role in Australian ecosystems, says ecologist
In the immediate future, true wild-equid-containing sanctuaries need to be established, says ecologist Craig Downer.
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Hold your horses – brumby fertility control isn’t that easy
Without a feasible method for sterilising horses, the newly proposed bill will mean population control is mainly through food limitation.
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Metabolic issues in horses: Can you tell PPID from EMS?
Delayed shedding or regional hypertrichosis can be early warning signs of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) – a metabolic condition that suppresses the immune system when high cortisol levels increase blood sugar levels.
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Busted! The top 10 myths of distance riding
“The first ride is the toughest. Take that first step.”
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Saving a dying breed: California’s Channel Island horses
Horses had been on the Channel Islands for more than a century, living relics from the time of the conquistadors, evolving to become as unique as the island itself.
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Jackass genomics: Did donkeys arise from an inverted chromosome?
Could a quirk of genetics known as inversion explain how donkeys diverged from horses on the evolutionary tree?
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Horse supplements: Don’t fall for fad diets and feeding fallacies
The main thing to look for in a supplement is whether it contains good levels of all the major minerals and trace elements plus Vitamins C, E and B1.
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In the eyes of a mustang: An essay on spiritual conservation
Dr Mitch Wilkinson examines what draws us to horse, suggesting we need wild mustangs not for the ecosystem or for tourist dollars, but for our very being and our spirits.
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First all-female farrier class admitted to Cornell University
“It’s not about being a woman or a man. You need to be good at your job first. That’s why we’re here.”
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Lightening the load: Tips on managing your horse’s weight
Managing a horse’s weight effectively can be a real challenge.
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Why it’s so hard to unravel the mysterious origins of domestic horses
Findings published this week challenge what we thought we knew about one of the only “wild” horse species left today: the Przewalski’s horse.
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Nations Cup first as Kiwi jumpers claim trophy in Middle East
First leg of the new 13-round worldwide series went right down to the wire, with Samantha McIntosh going clear to clinch victory.
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