Tag: Equine Health
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Approves Funding for new EHV-1 and EHM...
Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation, a frequent US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® charity partner, shares this update from the world of equine health.
He’s the Ticket: A Tribute
He lives on in our hearts, but my sorrow runs deep for the loss of this great Morgan, He’s the Ticket.
By Sharon Ortepio
My Blind Knabstrupper
While Frej’s story may be considered sad, I don’t like to think of it that way. I like to think of it as a story of perseverance, determination, and love. I now hope that Frej can be an advocate for not only the Knabstrupper breed, but also for blind horses. Being blind is not the end of the road and Frej feels like he is anything but limited!
From Colic Survivors to the National Stage
Someone once told me that riding “is all about the journey” and, from my experience, I can tell you that it’s the truth. The journey with my mare, Bright Design aka Piper, has had its ups and downs. To this day, I still have moments of wonder each time I get on her. How did we come this far?
By Alicia Stock
X ‘Marks’ the Spot
It has been a long journey since his injury, and yes, on occasion I wish I could retire him to pasture and get a new horse, but given the circumstances, I am content with my situation and love him dearly.
“Nautica’l” Adventures
Nautica is every teenage horse girl's dream; tall, dark, and handsome with a big personality and heart to match.
Equine Protein: Quality of Quantity
By Caroline Loos, PhD, University of Kentucky
Protein is the second most abundant substance in the body (after water). It is part of almost every...
Impact of Arena Footing on Soundness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLvo4yfwvdY
Dr. Hilary Clayton BVMS,PhD, MRCVS, describes how footing affects performance and soundness at the 2007 Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention.
This video is an excerpt from...
Do Stereotypies Affect Dressage Performance?
Equine “vices” are annoying. Can they also affect soundness or other aspects of performance? Here’s what we learned.
By Heather Smith Thomas
Reprinted from the July/August...