Rethinking Deworming Practices
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) released updated deworming guidelines last year that upends the popular practice of deworming whole herds of horses on a fixed interval each year, and also responds to the growing concern of widespread anthelmintic resistance.
Ten Common Health Concerns For Senior Horses
November 28, 2025 Comments Off on Ten Common Health Concerns For Senior Horses
With the advances in equine veterinary care and technology, horses are living longer than ever. Today, older horses can live well into their twenties and very often, their thirties. A very small percentage (between 2 and 5 percent) will live into their forties.
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In a world where parents are looking for sports to enroll their children in so they can keep them busy every weekend, thousands of dollars can be invested in uniforms, equipment, lessons, and tournament fees. When most internet posts compare the annual cost of travel or recreational teams against each other, the one sport that’s often missing is equestrian.
Continue reading …300,000-year-old Equine Genomes Reveal Deep Roots of Modern Horses
November 24, 2025 Comments Off on 300,000-year-old Equine Genomes Reveal Deep Roots of Modern Horses
Posted by Mark Andrews, Equine Science Update: For the first time, scientists have reconstructed the genomes of an extinct horse species, Equus mosbachensis, that lived around 300,000 years ago in what is now Lower Saxony, Germany. The achievement, announced by researchers from the Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment at the University of Tübingen and the Schöningen […]
Continue reading …Keeping It Straight – Hear From Top Trainers
November 24, 2025 Comments Off on Keeping It Straight – Hear From Top Trainers
The pivot in a pattern–whether it is horsemanship, equitation, showmanship, or reining–is a simple yet complex maneuver.
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The bonds between trainer and client can run deep. The barn family and home family often intertwine, and the friendships forged through shared experiences can last a lifetime. It is no wonder that when the right fit happens, generations of clients stick with the same trainer, even after years away from the show pen. Whether the journey starts with a youth and leads to the parent, or the child goes from Leadline to the awards presentation in the center of the arena, these exhibitors share a common sentiment; their generational ties are like being a family–and working with the same trainer feels like coming home.
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It’s a moment everyone hopes to experience someday: being the last rider left in the pen as the World Show placings are announced. When Lane Kail and his horse, Battarang, were announced as the Level 3 Youth 14-18 World Champions this year, it was a moment made especially sweet, not only because it was his last year showing as a youth, but also because years ago, when he first began showing horses, it was Pleasure that hooked him–the same class he became a World Champion in this day. Talk about full circle.
Continue reading …Just One More Horse: A Day In The Life Of A Bander And A Braider
November 18, 2025 Comments Off on Just One More Horse: A Day In The Life Of A Bander And A Braider
It’s that last bit that’ll get ya’ every time. And that’s exactly what keeps Michelle Swanson and Carly Estreich-Lueck in business full-time.
Continue reading …Remembering Joe Mizzi’s Lasting Legacy In The Equine Industry
November 16, 2025 Comments Off on Remembering Joe Mizzi’s Lasting Legacy In The Equine Industry
The horse world lost one of its giants. Joe Mizzi was not just a breeder, exhibitor, or leader. He was a man whose generosity, wisdom, and loyalty left a lasting mark far beyond the fences of his farm in Michigan.
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Many in the industry are mourning the loss of a very special stallion whose impressive show record and ability to produce exceptional babies are remembered by those who loved him. But Fortunateson was much more than that, and his loss this past August has been felt throughout the Quarter Horse community.
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