Summer Horse Health
By: Lynsey Whitacre, M.S., Equine Specialist for BioZyme, Inc. The increasing temperatures of summer not only make working outside uncomfortable for us, but they also have a major impact on…
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Weight Gain On Free Choice Forage
True, gradual weight loss can be achieved by creating an environment that allows horses to eat and behave in sync with their normal instincts. Hormones such as insulin, cortisol, and…
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Findings From Sarcoid Tumor Cancer Studies
ITHACA–Sarcoid skin tumors are the most common form of cancer in horses, but little is known about why the papillomavirus behind them strikes some horses and not others. A new…
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Saddle Fitting
Determining saddle fit is important to the comfort and safety of both horse and rider. There are many factors that affect the fit of the saddle. Saddles are made to…
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Digestion And The Risk Of Impaction Colic
Did you ever wonder why the horse’s digestive system seems so fragile or sensitive? Did you ever wonder how horses survived climate change from rain forest to dry grassland and…
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Biomechanics & Footing Types For Training
Top quality horsemanship requires a working knowledge of the many surfaces and types of footing equestrians can train their horses on. Poor arena footing can damage joints, soft tissue, muscles,…
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Horses and Humans PTSD Research
Effects of Equine-Assisted Activities on PTSD Symptoms: Coping, Self-Efficacy, Emotion Regulation, and Social Engagement in Military Veterans Principal Investigator: Rebecca A. Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP Chagrin Falls, Ohio, University…
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Rate My Ride – Dressage
by Julie Christie and Jonathon Holland Our first picture submission arrived and it is a great one to evaluate! Background: the horse and rider are working towards western dressage and…
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RideTech LevelTOW Towing Solutions
We all want to get the most out of the equipment we buy. If money were no object, we would buy the biggest trailer and truck on the market offered.…
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