The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care

Ride Along at the FEI World Endurance Championship
The first-ever FEI World Endurance Championship in Asia was held Nov. 7-8 in Terengganu, Malaysia. Meg Sleeper, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, and her horse, Syrocco Reveille, competed on the team representing the United States. While the competition didn't work... Read full story

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• Saving Horse Riding Trails - November 22
• Two Horses Injured in Minnesota by Cougar Attacks - November 22
• Florida Mule Left to Die in 2007; Owner Convicted in 2008 - November 22
• Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine in Horses - November 21
• More Owners Surrendering Horses to MSPCA - November 21
• The Scoop on Poop: Readers' Manure Management Tips - November 21
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Pelvic Fracture

Q. My 6-year-old mare suffered a pelvic fracture from a pasture accident five months ago. My veterinarian examined her and prescribed stall rest. What time frame can I expect for starting light exercise and how can I tell if she is ready? Should I expect to ride her again?

A: Most pelvic fractures have a good prognosis for healing and return to athletic function...

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Featured Topics

Boarding Contracts Part 2

Many attorneys recommend including in boarding contracts an exculpatory clause in which the boarder agrees to a waiver of the farm's liability for personal injuries or injuries to the horse. This is important due to the nature of a boarding transaction.... Read full story

Feeding Sick Horses

When you're feeling under the weather, sometimes all you want is a nice, hot bowl of chicken soup. Other times, you might hunger for a full-course meal of roast beef, mashed potatoes, and steaming green beans. Even a mild injury that keeps you planted... Read full story

Abusive Training for Stud Colts

I hope you are not offended by this question, and that you will find time to answer it if you know anything about it or maybe could refer me to someone else who might have heard of this fairly unusual advice. My boyfriend was afraid to write to you about... Read full story

Feeding Horses: Art, Science, or Both?

When feeding horses, two seemingly opposing aspects hold true: It's a little bit of art, and a little bit of science. On one hand, tradition reigns supreme when it comes to horse feeding. Many techniques have been passed down from generation to generation... Read full story