UC Davis Seeking Appaloosas For Clinical Trial
December 30, 2015 Comments Off on UC Davis Seeking Appaloosas For Clinical Trial
Marked by repeated episodes of inflammation of the eye’s uveal tract, Recurrent Uveitis is eight times more likely to occur in Appaloosas and four times more likely to cause blindness in the breed. This study will attempt to uncover the specific genetic factors associated with the disease in Appaloosa horses.
Continue reading …The Importance of Hoof Health to Overall Performance
December 23, 2015 Comments Off on The Importance of Hoof Health to Overall Performance
In layman’s terms, thermal imaging shows areas of heat and inflammation as well as areas where there is a lack of circulation that could indicate problems within the horse’s foot.
Continue reading …Tips For Starting a 4H Horse Judging Team
December 17, 2015 Comments Off on Tips For Starting a 4H Horse Judging Team
Participating on a judging team can help a youth see the horse show through the judge’s eyes, helping them to become a more knowledgeable, more understanding and overall more successful exhibitor.
Continue reading …Equine Eye Doctors Return Horse to Championship Competition
December 11, 2015 Comments Off on Equine Eye Doctors Return Horse to Championship Competition
“I likened his vision to looking through lightly frosted glass,” said Dr. Lassaline. “Because he’s such a young and fit horse, the tissue will remodel to the point where it’s less and less cloudy over time.”
Continue reading …Can Horses Distinguish Between Neurotypical and Mentally Traumatized Humans?
December 10, 2015 Comments Off on Can Horses Distinguish Between Neurotypical and Mentally Traumatized Humans?
The hypothesis is that horses will distinguish between clinically “normal” humans and those experiencing psychological trauma (ie. PTSD) and respond differently even though exposed to the same external human behaviors (ie. the horse would respond to the emotional energy rather than purely the physical behaviors).
Continue reading …MRI Was Key to Diagnosing Horse’s Mysterious Lameness…
December 7, 2015 Comments Off on MRI Was Key to Diagnosing Horse’s Mysterious Lameness…
“We diagnosed a condition using the MRI that we could not otherwise have diagnosed in that part of the foot,” Levine said.
Continue reading …Mental Performance Training For Equestrians: Two AQHA Riders Reflect on Their Experiences
December 4, 2015 Comments Off on Mental Performance Training For Equestrians: Two AQHA Riders Reflect on Their Experiences
“We spend thousands of dollars on our outfits and thousands of dollars on our horses and training. However, when it’s time to go in the pen, it’s my mind, my body, and my horse. I think it’s important that we invest in our mental game development as well.”
Continue reading …Music Played in the Barn Showed Positive Impact on Horse’s Emotional State and Performance in Competition
December 4, 2015 Comments Off on Music Played in the Barn Showed Positive Impact on Horse’s Emotional State and Performance in Competition
What was so remarkable was that the effect was noticeable throughout every activity, even during the heightened excitement of being ridden at a gallop. Even more noteworthy was the positive influence the music had after the second and third months, improving with each subsequent month, exhibited by the number of races won.
Continue reading …Dressed to Kill… Rider Safety is Always in Fashion
December 3, 2015 Comments Off on Dressed to Kill… Rider Safety is Always in Fashion
You could be dressed to kill if your riding boots do not sport a wedge heel. A moment of imbalance is all it takes for a foot to slide through the stirrup creating the potential for a nasty accident. Being dragged by the ankle rarely ends well for the rider.
Continue reading …Influence of 8-Week Rider Core Fitness Program on Equine Back at Sitting Trot
December 2, 2015 Comments Off on Influence of 8-Week Rider Core Fitness Program on Equine Back at Sitting Trot
Ten healthy medium level dressage horse and rider pairs each fitted with an electronic saddle pad, performed two ridden tests at sitting trot, before and after participating in an 8-week rider sport-specific core fitness program.
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