Unlocking Genetic Secrets of the Dun Coat in Horses
January 8, 2016 Comments Off on Unlocking Genetic Secrets of the Dun Coat in Horses
A recent study, published in Nature Genetics, reveals a newly discovered mechanism that explains the genetic roots of the dun pattern and uncovers why the pattern does not appear in most domesticated horses.
Continue reading …Improving Halter Judging With Form to Function
January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Improving Halter Judging With Form to Function
A laid back shoulder allows horses to reach out further as there is greater room for the humerus bone to rotate before it contacts the shoulder blade, which increases stride length and contributes to quality of movement.
Continue reading …6 Cold-Weather Tips For Horse Owners
January 4, 2016 Comments Off on 6 Cold-Weather Tips For Horse Owners
One of the major causes for colic in the winter is an impaction caused by inadequate water intake. Technology has provided us with excellent solutions to that problem: heated water tubs and non-freezing automatic watering systems.
Continue reading …Traveling With a Horse? To Blanket or Not To Blanket?
January 1, 2016 Comments Off on Traveling With a Horse? To Blanket or Not To Blanket?
Some people go by the 35-40° rule. If it gets to or below those numbers, get those blankets on. Again, this is all depending on your horse’s coat. If he is body clipped or has a light coat, he should wear his regular blanket in the trailer, with full ventilation
Continue reading …UC Davis Seeking Appaloosas For Clinical Trial
December 30, 2015 Comments Off on UC Davis Seeking Appaloosas For Clinical Trial
Marked by repeated episodes of inflammation of the eye’s uveal tract, Recurrent Uveitis is eight times more likely to occur in Appaloosas and four times more likely to cause blindness in the breed. This study will attempt to uncover the specific genetic factors associated with the disease in Appaloosa horses.
Continue reading …The Importance of Hoof Health to Overall Performance
December 23, 2015 Comments Off on The Importance of Hoof Health to Overall Performance
In layman’s terms, thermal imaging shows areas of heat and inflammation as well as areas where there is a lack of circulation that could indicate problems within the horse’s foot.
Continue reading …Tips For Starting a 4H Horse Judging Team
December 17, 2015 Comments Off on Tips For Starting a 4H Horse Judging Team
Participating on a judging team can help a youth see the horse show through the judge’s eyes, helping them to become a more knowledgeable, more understanding and overall more successful exhibitor.
Continue reading …Equine Eye Doctors Return Horse to Championship Competition
December 11, 2015 Comments Off on Equine Eye Doctors Return Horse to Championship Competition
“I likened his vision to looking through lightly frosted glass,” said Dr. Lassaline. “Because he’s such a young and fit horse, the tissue will remodel to the point where it’s less and less cloudy over time.”
Continue reading …Can Horses Distinguish Between Neurotypical and Mentally Traumatized Humans?
December 10, 2015 Comments Off on Can Horses Distinguish Between Neurotypical and Mentally Traumatized Humans?
The hypothesis is that horses will distinguish between clinically “normal” humans and those experiencing psychological trauma (ie. PTSD) and respond differently even though exposed to the same external human behaviors (ie. the horse would respond to the emotional energy rather than purely the physical behaviors).
Continue reading …MRI Was Key to Diagnosing Horse’s Mysterious Lameness…
December 7, 2015 Comments Off on MRI Was Key to Diagnosing Horse’s Mysterious Lameness…
“We diagnosed a condition using the MRI that we could not otherwise have diagnosed in that part of the foot,” Levine said.
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