There’s a huge variety of therapeutic modalities designed improve healing, help manage pain, increase range of motion, improve muscle activation, and speed up rehabilitation. How do riders choose what’s best for their horse?
Soft tissue and skeletal injuries are of significant concern in sport horses. Fortunately, veterinary knowledge and technology are rapidly advancing to quickly and accurately diagnose and treat such issues.
Take an inside look into the latest the scientific studies at the University of Saskatchewan's veterinary college, with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's semi-annual newsletter: Horse Health Lines.
Without access to multiple riding surfaces, many horses plateau in their fitness or get stuck in a state of physical discomfort. In fact, different footings can play such a big role in any horse’s conditioning that there is an industry adage for it: there are no poor surfaces; only poor use of surfaces.
One of the most common conditions affecting soundness and performance lifespan of horses is osteoarthritis, with some reports suggesting 60 percent of lameness issues in horses is attributable to the disease.
Many horses are not totally sound, and most horse sports don’t allow lame horses to compete. Lameness generally means a horse is in pain; hence, it’s not acceptable to ride lame horses. So, what can owners and riders do?
Wrong lead! It’s one of the earliest alerts a young rider hears from her coach. Here's a look at how to teach your horse to pick up the correct lead and some hints to help the rider recognize it.
Recent advances in genetic research have paved the way for more effective identification and screening of genetic diseases in the horse. With these developments come new ethical considerations with respect to breeding practices, testing, and disclosure.
A 2021 study conducted by the Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF) found the diverse mix of equine ownership and activities in Alberta had a significant financial impact on the province's economy.
There are hundreds of horses and ponies working in CanTRA therapeutic riding programs across Canada. Without these wonderful and valued equine friends, therapeutic riding would not be able to happen in any way or form.