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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Winter & Summer Hoof Care Tips
Summer As the seasons change, so do your horse’s hooves. One of the major concerns a hoof care provider may have throughout the dry seasons is compacted sole along with…
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Put Your Horse in Balance through Proper Bending
By: Lynn Palm Have you ever ridden a horse on a curve or a circle and felt the horse speed up, lose his balance and not be able to follow…
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