Equus

Some people make extravagant plans on Valentine’s Day. Some people get surprises. On February 14, 2019, I headed to pick up what would ultimately be the best Valentine’s Day gift I have ever received. I answered a call from local law enforcement abou

It’s fun to expand your horizons by taking your horse to shows and trail rides, but travel can increase his risk for digestive upset. Trailer rides, changes in routine and the stress of just being in a new environment can lead to the develop of ulcer

The big gray canters easily in a circle, the cadence of his movement and rhythm of his breath functioning like a metronome for the riders performing elaborate gymnastic maneuvers on his back. Held aloft between two seated riders, a young girl does ae

When it comes to evaluating horses, their movement has always been a primary focus. Now research suggests that more consideration should be given to how they stand. “Standing is the horse’s most prevalent activity,” says Karen Gellman, DVM, PhD. “Hor

A tenet of good horseman-ship has long held that if a horse chronically misbehaves, your first step must be to determine whether physical pain is the cause. A study from Colorado State University not onlyvalidates this approach but identifies a speci

While environmental dust is the most common trigger of severe equine asthma (SEA, also known as heaves), a study from Canada shows that hormonal fluctuations can influence the severity of the disease’s signs. Researchers at the University of Montreal

This, our last installment in a series on the American Standardbred, is a celebration—a testimonial told in manyvoices. The Standardbred is an old breed, a blend of many bloodlines: Norfolk trotter, Thoroughbred, Arabian, Canadian and Morgan, and it

Ticks are relentless, blood-feeding ectoparasites that infest almost every type of animal, including horses. With a resume like thatyou’d think we’d all be on high alert, all the time, to ensure ticks are identified and disposed of before they have t

Do wolf teeth always need to be extracted? Q: I’ve owned my 4-year-old Quarter Horse gelding for just over a year and recently moved to a new boarding barn. My horse has received regular dental care and has never had any trouble with his teeth. Howev

When the ringing phone woke me at 6:30 am, the name on the caller ID display instantly cleared the fog from my brain. The owner of my horse’s boarding facility wouldn’t be calling just to chat, not at that early hour. Her message was one I had hoped

Years ago, one of the most favored tasks among EQUUS staffers was reviewing manuscripts submitted for our True Tales section. If you are familiarwith True Tales, you know that they are stories written by EQUUS readers about their horses. In inviting