Veterinary researchers seek recent cases of laminitis for study
Overindulgence on rich pasture is one of the most well-documented causes of laminitis. Photo: Leslie PotterLaminitis is a horse owner's nightmare. The painful, potentially debilitating condition has myriad potential...
South Texas horses at high risk for equine piroplasmosis exposure
South Texas horse owners are getting a first-hand education in equine piroplasmosis, a disease most North Americans have little experience with.Piroplasmosis, commonly referred to as "piro," is found throughout...
Study finds posting trot puts less stress on horses’ backs than sitting
If you've ever attempted to sit the trot on a bouncy equine, you already know how jarring it can be for a rider. But what about for the horse,...
Tornado Preparedness for Horse Owners
Residents of Moore, Okla., a suburb of Oklahoma City, suffered enormous losses when a mile-wide tornado tore through the area on Monday, leaving entire neighborhoods flattened and many residents...
Equine welfare advocates participate in “Horses on the Hill” in D.C.
Edited Press Release
As part of the "Horses on the Hill” event, celebrities, local school children, young equestrians and advocates joined Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., and...
