HOW IS DRESSAGE SCORED?

DRESSAGE SCORED

Dressage has never been more popular since the 2012 Olympic Games. Many people are not familiar with dressage scoring. Then, the penalty for eventing is calculated from that score. You’re here … Read more

HOW TO PIAFFE

HOW TO PIAFFE

Most dressage riders aim to ride at an advanced level and maybe one day get into the centerline tailcoat. Although most riders will never compete at Grand Prix level, it is … Read more

HOW TO DO RISING TROT

RISING TROT

Riding in rising trot is one of the most important skills you will learn as a rider. The ability to rise to the trot can be a very useful tool … Read more

Healing The Bowed Tendon

Bowed Tendon

People often refer to horses as “bowed” when they say that they have a “bowed tendon”. This is usually due to the tearing and rupturing of the superficial digital flexible … Read more

7 TYPES OF HORSESHOES

HORSESHOES

Professional horse riding requires the use of horseshoes. Horseshoes protect horses’ feet and prevent them from becoming sore during jumps or gallops at high speeds. The shoe is usually made from metal. The … Read more

Lawsonia Intracellularis

Lawsonia Intracellularis

ABOUT Lawsonia Intracellularis causes Equine Proliferative Enteropathy. Horses are often called “Lawsonia.” is an obligate intracellular bacterium found in the proliferating cells of the intestinal crypt epithelial. Hyperplasia is a thickening or thickening the … Read more

Anhidrosis in Horses

Anhidrosis in Horses

Central Kentucky is experiencing summer in full force. Anhidrosis is a growing problem in central Kentucky due to the extreme heat. Anhidrosis is a condition in which horses don’t sweat enough. This … Read more

Forage Substitutes for Horses

Forage Substitutes

Horse rations have traditionally relied on long stem hay, pasture grasses and legumes as their main source of forage. Forage should make up at least half of a horse’s daily diet. … Read more

Caring for a Blind Horse

Blind Horse

It is not difficult to care for a blind horse if you have just discovered it. While there are some precautions that you should take, it is not necessary to provide … Read more

Navicular Inflammation

Navicular Inflammation

Navicular inflammation is a common cause of intermittent, often-shifting thoracic limb paralysis in horses aged between 4 and 15. It can affect the pelvic limbs, but it is most likely a disease … Read more

Distal Tarsitis

Distal Tarsitis

Distal Tarsitis is the most common cause for clinical lameness in horses due to the tarsus (or “hock”) of the horse. Distal tarsitis refers to osteoarthritis, periostitis, and tarsometatarsal joint inflammations. What … Read more

Excessive DDFT Tension

Excessive DDFT Tension

Too much tension on the deepdigital flexor (DDF tendon) can cause a variety of problems in horse’s feet. This includes differences in the appearance of front feet, clubbed feet and delamination … Read more

Salt Deficiency in Horses

Salt Deficiency

Why Salt is Important? Horse owners often overlook salt’s importance, resulting in salt deficiency. Salt is composed of sodium and chloride. Sodium is essential for muscle contraction and the transmission of nerve … Read more

Types of Chaff For Horses

Chaff For Horses

Horses’ digestive systems are best if they have a constant supply of fibrous material. Chaff is a form roughage. It is made by cutting up hay into smaller pieces. Chaff can be … Read more

Equine Taste Preferences

Equine Taste Preferences

Horse owners and veterinarians are often faced with the responsibility of providing medication and/or supplement feed. It is common for them to have to come up with creative solutions to … Read more

Why are horses afraid of camels?

Horses Afraid of Camels

Horses don’t fear camels, despite the fact that they are afraid of solid odors. Camels don’t seem to be bothered by horses. They continue on their journey, not scared nor shocked. … Read more

Can you eat horse apples?

Horse Apples

Horse apples are not allowed to be eaten by humans. Horse apples, also known as Osage oranges or Osage grapes, can be fatal to humans. Hedge apples are not poisonous because of … Read more

Ascarids in horses

Ascarids in Horses

Intestinal parasites Small organisms that spend a part of their lives in an animal host, such as the horse. They live in the body’s tissues, organs and cavities. They also feed on … Read more

Strongyles in horses

Strongyles in horses

Internal parasites Small organisms that spend a part of their lives in host animals. They live in the body’s tissues, organs and cavities. They also feed on the host animal for their … Read more

Naked Foal Syndrome

Naked Foal Syndrome

Syndrome (NFS). This is a genetic disorder that has been seen in AkhalTeke horses for over 75 years. Akhal-Tekes are known for their speed, endurance and unique metallic color with sheen. It … Read more

Equine Emergency: Choke!

Choke

Choke is a term that refers to an emergency situation in which food has become stuck in the airway and cannot be absorbed into the lungs. The Heimlich maneuver is a … Read more

What to feed an overweight horse

Feed an Overweight Horse

What’s an overweight horse? To monitor horses’ weight and determine whether they are overweight, weigh tapes or body condition scoring systems can be used. The laminitis website outlines a basic rule … Read more

Laser Therapy for the Horse

Laser Therapy for the Horse

You have probably heard of laser therapy performed on horses, dogs or friends. Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLIT), is a light therapy that’s used frequently to treat musculoskeletal disorders. Laser Therapy: What … Read more

COPD

COPD

Chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), also known as “broken wind”, is a chronic condition in horses that involves an allergic bronchitis. It is characterised by wheezing and laboured breathing, coughing … Read more