A diagnosis of ERU is something no horse owner wants to hear. It is, however, the most common cause of blindness in horses worldwide. There is no cure, but if Equine Recurrent Uveitis is caught early enough treatment can help with pain control and inflammation. Learn more about the causes, diagnoses, treatments and outlook of moon blindness in horses.
Exploring the History of Our Past looks at the transition from equine power to motor vehicles almost one hundred and twenty years ago in the mountains of Appalachia. Whether ridden or driven, the horse and mule were central to tra ...
Although the Kentucky Derby is over and eyes are on the upcoming Preakness questions about why seven horses died in the leadup to the Derby are lingering. One trainer has received an indefinite suspension when 2 horses under his c ...
Horses are a part of many festivals worldwide. Some elements of these events may look familiar to us, but others are less so. The Japanese Tado Festival happens the first week in May and part of the festival is a horse-jumping con ...
Event rider Oliver Townend of Great Britain has been disciplined by the FEI for dangerous riding of dangerous jumps. And, says this young eventer, it’s not the first time Townend has been under scrutiny. It could be time for those ...
30th May 2023 |
Equine Disease and Prevention |
Winniefield Park
After a brutal training session with a foal, a man is charged with animal abuse. The incident, which was said to last about 45 minutes and captured on the stable’s CCTV. The 42-year-old man was charged and sentenced to five months ...
28th May 2023 |
Equine Disease and Prevention |
Winniefield Park
3P *JimJam* has ousted comeback star 3Pa *Avast, Ye Myth who slipped to an altogether respectable 14th place after capturing the top spot twice. JimJam is a Standardbred stallion out of the PythonPonyPalaces STANDBR stables. At th ...
26th May 2023 |
Equine Disease and Prevention |
Winniefield Park
Despite training, and practice things can still go awry when it involves horses. The coronation of King Charles was sure to be a family drama, but the horses joined in as well. Several horses participating in the parade appeared o ...
23rd May 2023 |
Equine Disease and Prevention |
Winniefield Park
Teaching a horse self-carriage is challenging, especially if you have bad riding habits. Here are some thoughts on riding position, your horse’s suppleness and an interpretation of dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin’s theory of ‘sh ...
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