Elaine Pascoe

Understanding how it works can help you train and care for your horse.

Research sheds new light on a divisive training technique, hyperflexion—a position in which a horse’s nose is behind the vertical.

Equine allergies can be caused by a number of different agents. Find out about the signs, triggers and possible treatments.

Here are a few things you should know about some common injuries in hunters, jumpers and equitation horses.

If you keep horses in the West or Southwest, a contagious viral disease called vesicular stomatitis should be on your radar.

Scientists are working to create a therapeutic vaccine to treat equine melanomas.

Scientists have discovered a virus that triggers a life-threatening liver disease in horses, solving a longstanding medical mystery.

Using acoustoelastography to monitor SDFT injury healing is one of the studies being funded by the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation.

A recent study shows that horses on high-grain rations spent more time being alert for signs of danger than those on an all-hay diet.

New research on a devastating disorder is leading treatment advances and prevention.

Microchips are fast becoming the preferred way to identify horses, replacing tattoos, brands and other traditional methods. Now a new rule set to take effect in 2018 will require microchip ID for horses in nationally recognized hunter/jumper divisions.

Research shows that the age of equine youngsters’ parents affects the sex ratio among foals, and the effect is stronger for mares than stallions.

Recent studies show that horses are sounder and move better when their rider is fitter.

Phenibut, an ingredient found in some calming supplements can put you on the wrong side of U.S. Equestrian Federation drug rules

A therapeutic riding study shows after participating in a therapeutic riding program, children with autism spectrum disorder showed significant improvements in many areas.

Correct trimming and shoeing are essential parts of horse care. Understanding their core principles will help you identify a job well done.

Find out the latest on breed-related disease risks.

Studies show that horses are able to retain concepts years after their initial training.

According to a recent study, monitoring fitness levels could help identify horses most at risk for injury.

Veterinarians are urging horse owners to be on the look-out for these two equine skin conditions during the summer.

Fertility-control options for mares could help cut down on mustang overpopulation.

The combination of a low-dust diet and a supplement containing omega-3 fatty acids can help horses with chronic breathing problems and could even reduce their need for corticosteroids and other drugs, veterinarians have found.

By paying attention to these eight crucial areas of senior care, you can help your horse thrive in his golden years.

Starting on December 1, 2015, the U.S. Equestrian Federation will be setting new vaccination requirements for horses competing at their sanctioned shows.

Researchers have found that mares show a clear preference for deep-voiced stallions, who are also more fertile.

A new study shows that the widely used euthanasia method is effective and humane for horses.

Demystify that bale of hay to make sure your horse is getting the nutrition he needs.

New research showed how better diagnostic tools and new treatments are changing the navicular picture for horses.

Solo stabling can stress a horse.

Keep track of your horse's health with a smartphone app.

Summer sores in horses are on the rise. Learn more about these parasite-related skin infections.

A torn suspensory ligament can limit or even end your horse’s athletic career, but early identification and careful treatment of these injuries can positively affect the outcome.

Horse owners should be on the lookout for Lyme-disease-carrying ticks earlier in the spring

Continuing drought in the western United State may limit horse hay production in the coming year.

How effective is the equine flu shot?

Withers are often overlooked as a cause of trouble, but even small problems here can directly affect your horse’s performance.

Learn the reasons behind many puzzling horse behaviors and what you can do to manage them.

Unrecognized physical conditions can keep your horse from fulfilling his athletic potential.

State-of-the-art imaging techniques offer new insights into many equine lameness problems.

Your horse’s sense of hearing helps him to make sense of his surroundings. Learn how he hears and how to handle hearing-related problems.

A new study indicates that horses apparently don't care which gender is in the saddle.

Can you skip the dirty job of sheath cleaning?

A recent study discovered a link between poor saddle fit and rider back pain, lameness, saddle slip, asymmetry and rider crookedness.

A better understanding of how the EHV-1 operates may lead to treatments that protect horses from its most serious consequences.

Anhidrosis, the inability to sweat correctly, can spell trouble for your horse’s performance and health.

Protect your horse by learning about the plants that pose the biggest health risk to him.

Give your input to an international online survey from the International Society for Equitation Science.

Researchers are studying the effects of glucosamine and similar supplements on yearlings to combat degenerative joint disease.

A compounded EPM drug caused the death of four horses and sickened six others in May, prompting an investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Horses can no longer be considered vicious just because they are horses, according to a new state law in Connecticut.