Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Establishes Scholarship Endowment To Address Shortage of Equine Veterinarians in the U.S.
Sets bold goal to raise $1.5 million as part of its 150th Anniversary celebration in 2026 Lexington, KY: Over the last 10-15 years, the number of students pursuing a career in equine veterinary medicine has dropped significantly. As it celebrates its sesquicentennial in 2026, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute could think of no better way to give back […]
Topline as a System: Building Strength That Lasts
February 23, 2026 Comments Off on Topline as a System: Building Strength That Lasts
Readers can find Article 2 in a three-part series from Dr. Jillian Johnson of Farmhouse Chiropractic at WEC-Ocala: “Talent can carry a horse for a season. Balanced Strength — carries them for years.” — Dr. Jillian Johnson. Topline as a System: Building Strength That Lasts Topline is one of the most visible indicators of a […]
Continue reading …At Home Trail Schooling Survival Guide
February 20, 2026 Comments Off on At Home Trail Schooling Survival Guide
Special thanks to Carson Griggs for sharing this great resource- a Trail Schooling Survival Guide with obstacles you can set up to practice at home during the coronavirus quarantine!
Continue reading …University of Kentucky Study Findings May Provide Safer Care for Horses at Risk of Laminitis
February 17, 2026 Comments Off on University of Kentucky Study Findings May Provide Safer Care for Horses at Risk of Laminitis
At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, researchers could have found a starting point to help horses at higher risk for a potential side-effect of common medications. By Jordan Strickler Published on February 16, 2026 Lexington, Ky.—Joint injections that contain corticosteroids, such as triamcinolone acetonide, are a common anti-inflammatory in a veterinarian’s toolbox to […]
Continue reading …The Calm Advantage: Why Regulation Creates Better Movement and Better Rounds
February 17, 2026 Comments Off on The Calm Advantage: Why Regulation Creates Better Movement and Better Rounds
Performance is a Team Sport-and Nervous Systems are Contagious: A Three Part Series by Dr. Jillian Johnson of Farmhouse Chiropractic at WEC-Ocala. Part One: The Calm Advantage: Why Regulation Creates Better Movement and Better Rounds In the show world, we often focus on what we can measure — fitness goals, training schedules, strength development, and […]
Continue reading …Cross My Heart Trail with Judge Jennifer Sawyer
February 13, 2026 Comments Off on Cross My Heart Trail with Judge Jennifer Sawyer
Multi Carded Judge and trainer Jennifer Sawyer of Silver Springs, Florida, brings us a diverse trail obstacle, just in time for Valentine’s Day practice! From Judge Jennifer Sawyer: For this one, I’m using two 10’ poles for each side of the bottom of the heart, single 10’ poles for the rest, but you can use […]
Continue reading …Hay Nets and Slow Feeders for Horses: Pros and Cons
February 11, 2026 Comments Off on Hay Nets and Slow Feeders for Horses: Pros and Cons
By Kentucky Equine Research Staff: Hay nets and slow feeders offer clear health, welfare, management, and economic benefits but in some cases can create behavioral and musculoskeletal concerns. These management tools must be appropriately implemented to avoid introducing risks. Researchers reached this conclusion after reviewing 23 studies on hay nets and slow feeders performed between 2009 and 2025.* Those studies […]
Continue reading …2 Main Components to Putting A Horse in the Bridle with Dana Hokana
February 9, 2026 Comments Off on 2 Main Components to Putting A Horse in the Bridle with Dana Hokana
𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗳?⠀ 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗪𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵?⠀ ⠀ 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝘀 𝗜 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 […]
Continue reading …The Cowboy Office Podcast with Host Brian Dygert Ranks in Top 10% of Videos on Spotify
February 5, 2026 Comments Off on The Cowboy Office Podcast with Host Brian Dygert Ranks in Top 10% of Videos on Spotify
The Cowboy Office Podcast Ranks in Top 10% of Videos on Spotify, Host Brian Dygert Elevates Data-Driven Leadership in Performance Horse Sports Brian Dygert, host of The Cowboy Office Podcast announces the show has reached top 10% of video podcasts on Spotify—a significant milestone that underscores the continual influence across the Western performance horse industry. Scottsdale, AZ […]
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From the American Association of Equine Practitioners: Here’s an important explanation of choke in horses from our friends at Barrow Veterinary Service: “Choke is a condition where feed becomes lodged in the esophagus. Although the term can sound alarming, horses with choke can usually still breathe. That said, choke is always a veterinary emergency and […]
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