If a horse is “downhill,” or lower at the withers than at the hip, the horse will carry more weight on its front end and lack maneuverability and driving power from behind (Figure 3). Carrying too much weight on the Read more…
Ultrasound can detect damage to the sacroiliac ligaments or arthritic changes of the bones. SI injections reduce inflammation around these joints. Keeping this area healthy requires exercise and proper nutrition. These are both equally imperative for a horse to reach Read more…
The pelvis has a very important function in providing the link between the spine (for support) and the hindlimb (for propulsion). At times the pelvis may be carrying the whole weight of the horse. What happens if a horse breaks Read more…
What is Equi-Tape? Equi-Tape is a kinesiology tape specifically designed for use on horses to increase circulation and reduce pain, while also improving proprioceptive awareness. Does Equi tape work? Rehabilitation: Equi-Tape can be effective in reducing swelling, inflammation, soreness and Read more…
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner: Kentucky West Racing LLC and Cooper, Clarke M. Where did classic Causeway finish? thirdIn the Caesars Jockey Club Derby Invitational Stakes (G3T), Classic Causeway led until the 1 1/4-mile marker and finished third. Where Read more…
One of Seabiscuit’s greatest triumphs was his defeat of War Admiral in a special match race at Pimlico in 1938. Howard purchased the horse as a 3-year-old for $8,000 and he appeared in eighty-nine races while wearing the Howard colors. Read more…
John Horse, also known as Juan Caballo, John Cowaya, or Gopher John was the dominant personality in Seminole Maroon affairs for half a century. He counseled Seminole leaders, served as an agent of the U.S. government, and became a Mexican Read more…
Black Seminole leader John Horse was born in Florida circa 1812. A Seminole slave of African American, American Indian, and Spanish descent, he became a subchief during the Second Seminole War (1835–42) and participated in negotiations with the U.S. Army. Read more…
While shipping wraps/boots do protect your horses’ lower legs from trauma in the trailer, they are not always needed and can sometimes cause more negative effects. Some things to consider: What is the weather like? Hauling your horse on a Read more…
One of the most common reasons for a horse hollowing out is cringing away from a poorly-fitting saddle. Saddles can not only cause pain but muscle atrophy and nerve deadening. This is one of the first things that you should Read more…