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An Unusual Colic in a Performance Horse: Part 2 by R. Paul Schwab, DVM When we left off last month, Hemi had been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease and was started on corticosteroids and put on a low bulk diet (no hay, only complete feed/pellets). His serum protein was dangerously … Read More
Untreated wood shavings in damp, dark stalls can become a breeding ground for fungus, bacteria and other microbes. Callaway Farms Manufacturing unveiled its revolutionary new bedding product – Green ShavingsTM – that provides a safe solution to the problem. Why use anti-fungal treated shavings? Untreated wet shavings get packed inside … Read More
Understanding the Connecting Aids by Jane Savoie Most riders understand that there’s a specific set of aids for every movement and exercise you do with your horse. For example, you have one set of aids for a canter depart and a different set of aids to ask for … Read More
Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital’s new Equine Performance Sports Medicine Institute marks the latest milestone in the hospital’s 50-year history. A dedicated facility on Pilchuck’s campus, the Institute is led by James Bryant, DVM, DACVS. Just like their human counterparts, equine athletes often require specialized, advanced diagnostics and therapies. The Institute’s goals … Read More
Bringing Classical Education to the Pacific Northwest by Jack Kintner and Jackie Braverman If price were no object, what kind of training would you look for to improve your riding experience? If the answer has anything to do with European traditions as practiced in an arena, you might be … Read More
The Heartwarming Story of a Remarkable Horse Who Changed My Life by Jana Harris When award-winning poet Jana Harris fulfilled her lifelong dream of owning a horse, she quickly realized that horses don’t lie about anything—especially her horse aptly named “True Colors.” The story begins when Harris and her … Read More
Discover the Purpose Behind Equine Land Conservation Resource by Jennifer M. Keeler The Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) is becoming an increasingly familiar name to horse lovers across the country who are interested in conserving land for equestrian use. But what does our name really mean? E = EQUINE Whether … Read More
The University of Guelph’s award winning continuing education program has unveiled their new Equine Welfare Certificate which will offer students the opportunity to explore animal welfare issues in the horse industry both locally and globally. Made up of six online courses, this program has been designed to engage students who … Read More
Play it Safe and Protect Precious Cargo Courtesy of USRider Before the start of the travel season, it is critically important for horse owners to perform basic, yet essential, maintenance on their trailers. USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for horse owners, reminds equestrians to invest … Read More
An Unusual Colic in a Performance Horse: Part 1 by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Colic in horses is a stressful situation for owner, horse, and veterinarian. It’s especially difficult on the chronic colic cases where the horse continues to have low grade pain despite passing manure and even eating off … Read More
