Equine Chronicle | Archive | Health & Training

English Riding Supply Recalls Ovation Protege Equestrian Helmets Due to Impact Injury Hazard

February 17, 2023 Comments Off

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Name of Product: Equestrian helmets Hazard: The recalled helmets fail to meet the impact requirements of the ASTM F1163-15 standard for this type of helmet, posing an impact injury hazard to riders who fall. Remedy: Refund Replace Recall Date: February 09, 2023 Units: About 49,300 (In addition, about 5,270 were […]

The White Line

February 16, 2023 Comments Off

By Brian S. Burks, DVM Diplomate, ABVP Board-Certified Equine Specialist Fox Run Equine Center A hoof is layered from the outside in (hoof wall, hoof horn, laminae). The hoof wall supports the majority of the horse’s weight rather than the sole of the foot. The hoof wall is similar to your finger nail in that […]

A Tranquil Trot: Music Helps Reduce Stress in Horses

February 10, 2023 Comments Off

Boehringer Ingelheim Boehringer Ingelheim releases music track, advice to help horse owners manage equine moments of stress DULUTH, Ga. (June 29, 2021) — Boehringer Ingelheim is focused on helping keep horses safe and “sound” when it comes to stress with the release of a music track specially designed to help reduce stress in horses. Research […]

Prohibited Substances, Feed, and the Performance Horse

February 8, 2023 Comments Off

Editor’s note: Due to the recent threads on social media regarding banned substances, there’s certainly room for discussion of associations revisiting thresholds on testing and substances. As a result of the discussion, we conducted some outreach and were referred to the article below from Kentucky Equine Research by a large animal veterinarian. We always recommend checking […]

Clogs for Equine Laminitis

February 6, 2023 Comments Off

By Brian S. Burks, DVM Diplomate, ABVP Board Certified Equine Specialist Fox Run Equine Center Laminitis often results in a great deal of damage to the soft tissue structures of the foot, notably the lamellae and the vascular system. The blood flow becomes compromised, leading to a loss of nutrition to the foot; damaged […]

Equine Guelph Talks Ulcers This February During Colic Prevention Education Month

February 3, 2023 Comments Off

Equine Gelph Each February, Equine Guelph declares the month as Colic Prevention Education Month. The number one killer of horses, colic is a topic every horse owner wants to stay current on. Equine Guelph provides many ways for horse care takers to do just that with the Colic Risk Rater (www.TheHorsePortal.ca/ColicTool), a highly popular, free, online healthcare […]

Pros and Cons of Using Haynets: New Information

February 2, 2023 Comments Off

Kentucky Equine Research For every good reason to manage a horse in a particular fashion there seems to be an equally compelling argument to not take that approach. Take haynets, for example. Haynets can be beneficial in some management scenarios, yet a new study suggests they may increase a horse’s risk of neck or back injury.* Benefits […]

Leslie Hellman of Hellman Therapeutics: Powered by Hands

January 29, 2023 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein There’s a meme that gets passed around social media every so often and it brings plenty of laughs, mostly because of the ring of truthfulness. People: Aren’t horses expensive? Me: As long as you don’t spend on luxury items like such as food or basic health care, it’s fine. It’s oh-so […]

Is It Normal For Your Horse to Cough at the Start of Exercise?

January 27, 2023 Comments Off

AAEP If your horse has a cough that persists into exercise or is heard while your equine friend is at rest in the barn, be sure to talk to your veterinarian about evaluating your horse for respiratory disease. It could be a problem with the upper airway (the nasal passages and throat) or the lower […]

Zoetis Donates to Decade One to Promote the Retention of Equine Veterinarians

January 26, 2023 Comments Off

Zoetis A portion of Dormosedan® (detomidine hydrochloride) sales were donated to Decade One mentorship groups to support the long-term sustainability of careers in equine veterinary medicine PARSIPPANY, N.J. (January 25, 2023)—As part of Zoetis Equine’s hallmark Long Live the Horse commitment to horses and their caregivers, the company donated $25,000 to Decade One to advocate for sustainable career opportunities in equine veterinary […]