Horse Care

In an effort to detect equine lameness, body-mounted inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors are placed at strategic locations on a horse’s body to record measurements of a horse’s gait. This data is then interpreted to determine whether the horse is moving asymmetrically (unevenly), which could indicate lameness.  Not all asymmetrical movements detected by these sensors […]

Hotter, more humid weather conditions and a history of overheating may be factors in predicting whether a Thoroughbred racehorse will suffer an incident of exertional heat illness (EHI), according to new research published in Scientific Reports. The findings, based on data from British racecourses, could be used to reduce the risk of racehorses experiencing EHI, particularly […]

The height of a horse that is retiring from racing should not affect his value as a riding partner, Aubrey Graham, anthropologist and trainer at Kivu Sport Horses, told Horse Nation. Though riders who are horse shopping often have a desired height on their wish list, Graham points out that their ability to grow into […]

Horse ownership is well known to be an expensive venture. The costs associated with feeding your horse, routine farrier visits, veterinary care and all of the necessary equipment for horse and rider can add up quickly. Depending on your goals and interests, there may be additional costs such as taking lessons, trail riding park fees, […]

It doesn’t seem like a big thing, a retired steeplechase horse retraining to be a foxhunter. In fact, it seems perfectly appropriate. But, when a towering chestnut mare steps onto the grounds of the 2023 Retired Racehorse Project’s Thoroughbred Makeover, she’ll be carrying a lot more than just her rider over the course. She’ll be […]

Lymphedema in both horses and humans is caused by the accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the body, often in the legs. The fluid is usually drained by the lymphatic system, but lymphedema prevents this drainage.  This condition can increase the risk of skin infections and sepsis as skin folds develop from the swelling. Affected horses […]

Stanfield was a kind fellow with a pretty face and eyes that would focus just on you. He was a big 16.3 hands at three years old and though broke to ride, he had not been trained for racing.  Most would think he was quite the opportunity for a competitive sport horse — that is […]

Virginia’s Chincoteague Island is fortunate to have visitors come from around the world to enjoy the untampered seashore, amazing wildlife, and the quaint historical downtown. Many of those visitors also come because of Misty of Chincoteague, a book published in 1947 by Marguerite Henry that inspired millions. Misty of Chincoteague tells the against-the-odds story of […]

It was only fitting that on this day Jim Phillips was spending his morning marveling at the exploits of a former racehorse excelling in a much different arena. On a hot, partly cloudy morning in Ocala, Florida, the man who has had a longstanding association with Thoroughbreds watched intently as Wabbit, known as Molinaro Kissing […]