Tag: Horse Health
Footing Selection and Maintenance
Latest research and best practices for training, competition, and your horse’s soundness
Reprinted from the June 2014 Issue of USDF Connection
By Hilary M....
The Science of Nutrition
USDF convention sessions address feeding the sport horse
Reprinted from the May 2015 issue of USDF Connection
By Jennifer O. Bryant
Unless you studied equine science in...
Latest in Saddle-Fit Research
International conference presents new and ongoing findings
Reprinted from the March 2015 Issue of USDF Connection
By Hilary M.
Clayton, BVMS, PhD, Diplomate ACVSMR, MRCVS
The Saddle...
What Is Causing My Horse’s Back Pain?
A sport-horse veterinarian outlines common causes, diagnostic methods, and treatment options
Reprinted from the May 2016 Issue of USDF Connection
By
Jennifer O. Bryant
In
dressage,...
EPM: Not Just Playing Possum
This dreaded neurological disease has robbed many horses of their careers. Here’s the latest on diagnosis and treatment.
By Katie Navarra
Reprinted from the...
The Latest in Sport-Horse Maintenance Care
Advice from a US Equestrian Team veterinarian
Reprinted from the June 2016 Issue of USDF Connection
By Jennifer
O. Bryant
We dressage
enthusiasts like to call our...
Hock Injections: A Sound Practice?
This procedure is common in dressage horses. For some, it’s routine “maintenance.” Should it be?
By Sarah Evers Conrad
Reprinted from the September 2018 USDF Connection...
Golden Oldies
Today’s dressage horses seem to improve with age. Here’s how to keep your senior equine partner feeling and performing his best.
By Patti Schofler
Reprinted from...
Are You Bad for Your Horse’s Health?
How rider biomechanics affects the horse
By Jennifer O. Bryant
Reprinted from June 2017 issue of USDF Connection
World-renowned researcher Dr. Hilary Clayton is known for her...
The Image of Success
By Kate Rawlinson
Editor's Note: This article won first place in 2016 for a GMO newsletter award for first-person experience for GMOs with 75-174 members....
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The First US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®
Take a look through the first ever US Dressage Finals program!
USDF Recognizes Accomplishments for Riders of All Ages
USDF recognizes achievement for riders age 50 & over through the Adequan®/USDF Vintage Cup program, & riders age 60 & over through the Master's Challenge Award!
