Tag: Equine Health

From Merck Animal Health: Biosecurity gaps, early fever detection and new technologies could help prevent future shutdowns

"This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for second chances." A region 6 rider shares how uveitis forced her & her horse to stop jumping, & how they are thriving in their new sport!

"Champ NEVER let me down. He stepped up and did everything I ever asked of him...My final decision for his career is to now let him retire at home."

An adult amateur from Region 2 shares how her gelding, Tucker, has taught her that the best things in life occur with love, patience, and hard work!

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 lives on in our hearts, but my sorrow runs deep for the loss of this great Morgan, He’s the Ticket. By Sharon Ortepio

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!

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

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 is every teenage horse girl's dream; tall, dark, and handsome with a big personality and heart to match.