Why Do Horses Get Atrial Fibrillation?

An underlying heart disease with atrial enlargement can lead to A-Fib, but most cases occur in horses with structurally normal hearts. There are some medical issues that have been known to cause atrial fibrillation, including potassium depletion due to furosemide (Lasix), colic, and excessive sweating. What is the most common Read more…

Can You Ride Horses On Blood Thinners?

One of the most common lifestyle questions that patients have after starting anticoagulation is “when can I resume my normal activities?” Dr. Goldhaber recommends that patients on blood thinners avoid vigorous activities such as skiing, boxing, playing football, horseback riding, etc. Can you ride a horse while on blood thinners? Read more…

What Is A Holter In Horses?

The Holter electrocardiogram on horses or the Holter monitor on horses is a very portable device that records and stores the electrical activity of the horse’s heart and can record your heart rate continuously for 24 hours. What is the purpose of a Holter? A Holter monitor is a small, Read more…

Where Do Banker Horses Live?

Outer Banks. The Banker horse is a breed of feral horse (Equus ferus caballus) living on barrier islands in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. How many Banker horses are there? There are approximately 100 horses living on the 3000-acre island, only accessible by passenger ferry. The horses are managed cooperatively by Read more…

Who Owns Godolphin Horses?

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Godolphin Stables Industry Horse racing Headquarters Newmarket , United Kingdom Key people Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (owner) Saeed bin Suroor (trainer) Charlie Appleby (trainer) Who is Godolphin owned by? His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Read more…