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 […]
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 […]
Continue reading …Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE Treatment Now Offered at Equine Medical Center
February 2, 2026 Comments Off on Virginia Tech-developed H-FIRE Treatment Now Offered at Equine Medical Center
The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg now offers H-FIRE, a revolutionary non-thermal tumor ablation procedure originally developed through Virginia Tech’s collaboration between veterinary medicine and engineering. Horse owners battling stubborn sarcoids and melanomas have a new option: a tumor-destroying technology that allows most horses to remain standing during treatment, eliminating the violent muscle contractions induced […]
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Posted by Mark Andrews, Equine Science Update: Researchers led by Plotine Jardat, working with colleagues from the Institut Français du Cheval et de l’Équitation and several French research institutions, conducted a study to explore whether horses can detect and respond to emotional information carried in human body odours. The work focused on olfactory communication, a […]
Continue reading …Hagyard Equine Medical Institute to Expand Equine-only Ophthalmology Services beyond Central Kentucky
January 26, 2026 Comments Off on Hagyard Equine Medical Institute to Expand Equine-only Ophthalmology Services beyond Central Kentucky
Looks to address shortage of veterinary ophthalmologists that impacts availability and wait times for eye care, especially in rural areas. Lexington, KY: In response to the growing shortage of equine veterinarians in the U.S., Hagyard Equine Medical Institute announced a formal expansion of its equine eyecare services beginning in 2026. The Hagyard veterinary team includes Dr. Stephanie […]
Continue reading …Commissioner Miller Urges Heightened Animal Surveillance as Screwworm Cases Move Closer to Texas
January 23, 2026 Comments Off on Commissioner Miller Urges Heightened Animal Surveillance as Screwworm Cases Move Closer to Texas
For Immediate Release January 22, 2026 AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today issued a statement following a confirmation by Mexico’s animal health authority, SENASICA, of new active cases of New World screwworm in the Mexican border state of Tamaulipas. The latest detections bring the total number of reported cases to 16, with 13 cases […]
Continue reading …Help Your Horse Weather the Cold Snap
January 22, 2026 Comments Off on Help Your Horse Weather the Cold Snap
As much of the U.S. braces for blizzards and arctic air, check out facts to help your horse from University of Minnesota Equine Extension Program: Arctic air is at our doorstep, and that means it’s time to take a few extra steps to keep our horses comfortable and healthy. Here are some practical tips to […]
Continue reading …FDA Approves First Generic Drug for Control of Clinical Signs of Equine Cushing’s Disease
January 20, 2026 Comments Off on FDA Approves First Generic Drug for Control of Clinical Signs of Equine Cushing’s Disease
January 9, 2026 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zygolide (pergolide tablets) for the control of clinical signs associated with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) in horses. PPID is also known as Equine Cushing’s Disease, an endocrine condition affecting the pituitary gland of horses. Zygolide contains the same active ingredient (pergolide) as the […]
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