Dr. Williams will be hosting the webinar “Are You ‘Stressing Out’ Your Horse? Understanding Types of Stress & How to Manage or Reduce Each.” The presentation will be next Thursday, April 12th at 12:00 PM. To join the webinar please go to the link below prior to the meeting.

It had been thought that modern horses descended from those animals first domesticated by people of the Botai culture about 5,000 years ago, and that Przewalski’s horses represent the only remaining population of original wild horses. Now, research by an international team, led by Professor Ludovic Orlando, suggests this may not be so.

3D printing could be used to create casts, splints or possibly prosthetics for animals with injured or broken legs. For every Seabiscuit, there are countless examples of valuable horses that are put down when they break a bone. Previously, the prognosis for such horses was very poor, but what if 3D printing could step in as a solution? With this tool, veterinarians could print any number of things to solve myriad health issues.

The Foundation’s broad research agenda includes basic research as well as clinical studies that will ultimately impact physical and mental health and quality of life for those engaged in equine-assisted activities/therapies (EAA/T).

“The thought that we could harness the amazing social benefits of the horse-human interaction and give the geriatric horse a role in modern day society is truly exciting,” she says. “We have seen the benefits of horse-assisted therapy with autistic children, children with physical disabilities, post-traumatic stress syndrome victims, and in prisoner rehabilitation programs.”

The use of artificial intelligence as a lifesaver may sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but former South Carolina equestrian student-athlete Alexa Anthony has made it a reality. Anthony is the CEO of Magic AI Corporation which has developed StableGuard as a product to save horses from preventable deaths or being stolen.

“This study confirms what we already knew and have been saying all along, that female jockeys can be just as good as male jockeys. I hope this study helps to persuade more owners and trainers to give female jockeys a chance in the saddle, especially in the bigger races.”

Often feed needs to be adjusted in the summer months. For example, horses can need additional supplementation to replace electrolytes lost in excessive sweating. Feed consumption can be lower on hotter days. Try feeding in the cooler parts of the day and speak to your veterinarian about adjustments to your nutrition program.

The ColiCare Annual Wellness Requirements are:

Physical exam performed by your veterinarian
Dental exam performed by your veterinarian
Vaccinations administered by a veterinarian
Deworming program developed with your veterinarian that includes at least one fecal test and two deworming administrations per year

In young horses, tapeworm infections can cause a potentially life-threatening condition known as intussusception, which is the telescoping of the intestine into itself.3