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Keeping Our Senior Horses Healthy

As a horse owner, I’ve learned that taking care of our senior horses requires special attention, especially when it comes to annual wellness exams. These check-ups are not just routine; they’re a vital opportunity to catch potential issues early. I remember my first experience with my aging mare, Bella, who … Read More

EquiSUMMIT™ – March 11-12, 2026 – Virtual/Online

EquiSUMMIT™ 2026 is a FREE, virtual equine education event focused on unlocking equine stress and gut health solutions through approachable, science‑backed discussions. Designed for horse owners, farriers, feed retailers, nutritionists, veterinarians, and equine industry professionals, EquiSUMMIT brings together respected experts to share practical insights on nutrition, feeding strategies, and gut … Read More

Do Whatever You Can Do

Do whatever you can do
Don’t feel like riding today? A short session of liberty work can go a long way toward increasing trust between you and your horse. Photo by Kim Roe

Progress Comes One Small Step at a Time I may have found the secret to a well-lived life. I call it, “Do whatever you can do.” Okay, maybe this just works for me, but I want to share it with my fellow horse people who might also struggle to get … Read More

Highlights from the 2026 USPC Convention: Education, Horse Well-Being, and Leadership in Action

USPC Convention

February 11, 2026 (Lexington, KY) — As a national leader in equestrian education, the United States Pony Clubs (USPC or Pony Club) continued to expand upon the topics horse owners and riders care about most through expert-led presentations at the annual USPC Convention, where learning and leadership development, horse well-being and rider … Read More

News Release: Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE treatment now offered at Equine Medical Center

H-FIRE
(From left) Mohamed Hajeeh Ali and Elsa Ludwig give a patient high-frequency irreversible electroporation treatment. Photo by Sharon Peart for Virginia Tech

February 6, 2026 — The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg now offers H-FIRE, a revolutionary non-thermal tumor ablation procedure originally developed through Virginia Tech’s collaboration between veterinary medicine and engineering. Horse owners battling stubborn sarcoids and melanomas have a new option: a tumor-destroying technology that allows most horses to remain standing during … Read More

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