EQUUS: The Horse Owner’s Resource
Welcome to EQUUS, the magazine more horse owners turn to for advice and information. EQUUS covers all breeds and riding disciplines. Our main interest is providing important information about horses in the most interesting and enjoyable way possible. Each month the EQUUS team presents the latest on equine research, horse care information and training techniques—it’s a must-read for people dedicated to their horses and the equestrian lifestyle.
Ride Along With A Veterinarian— Kathy Anderson, DVM | Lameness
The art and science of lameness exams
Basic Training by David O'Connor | Episode Thirteen: Riding through water
Keep your horse’s point of view in mind
Basic Training by David O'Connor | Episode Fifteen: Rider responsibilities
Choosing your direction and speed
Basic Training by David O'Connor | Episode Twelve: Leading though water
Training a horse to go through water takes preparation and patience
Basic Training with David O'Connor | Episode Ten: Mounting
Teach your horse to stand still at a mounting block
Basic Training by David O'Connor | Episode Eleven: Spooking
Go by a scary object rather than toward it
Ride Along With A Veterinarian – John Janicek, DVM, MS | Kissing Spine
John Janicek, DVM, MS of Brazos Valley Equine Hospital explains kissing spine.
Ride Along With A Veterinarian – John Janicek, DVM, MC | Lameness and Flexing
John Janicek, DVM, MS of Brazos Valley Equine Hospital demonstrates flexion tests.
Ride Along With A Veterinarian – John Janicek, DVM, MS | Tendon Shoe
John Janicek, DVM, MS of Brazos Valley Equine Hospital discusses the process of reducing adverse biomechanical forces after a tendon injury diagnosis.
Healthy Horsekeeping: Surviving Wet-Season Flies
If you think stable flies are bad, wait 'til you meet their aquatic cousins! Here are tips for protecting your horses from attack.
Manage Your Horse for Stronger Hooves
Each day brings another opportunity to help your horse grow better feet. Here’s a simple hoof-building strategy you can easily incorporate into your daily routine.
The Healing Power of Horse
Every horse person knows that our equine friends have the ability to make us feel better, no matter the cause of our mental anguish. As teenagers we shed tears into our horses’ manes, and as adults we ponder problems on long, quiet rides or while wielding a brush to bring out the shine on our BFF’s coat.
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