Most horse owners appreciate the sight of a well-muscled horse, along with the time and effort riders or trainers must commit to helping that animal fill out. But chances are, fewer owners consider ...

Editor's note: This article is part of TheHorse.com's ongoing coverage of topics presented at the 2012 International Society of Equitation Science conference, held July 18-20 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

HAMILTON — In changing her career from high-stress critical care, trauma, and flight nursing throughout the United States, a Stevensville resident and horse enthusiast is focusing on equine massage.

Paul Szauter recognizes that the federal government spends almost nothing on equine research compared to human or cattle genetic testing. “And why should they?” Szauter questioned. “Because that’s ...

If a horse has a big wound, you can immediately see a hole and take appropriate action. If a horse has muscle pain, it is more difficult to detect and therefore start appropriate treatment. Humans are ...

When a horse has a severe azoturia attack, the muscle fibres are damaged and release muscle breakdown products into the bloodstream. Usually it is the large muscle masses of the horse, around the ...