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 – John Janicek, DVM, MC | Lameness and Flexing
John Janicek, DVM, MS of Brazos Valley Equine Hospital demonstrates flexion tests.
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.
Potomac horse fever
Summer is the peak season for this sometimes severe disease carried by aquatic insects. Here’s what you need to know to protect your horse.
7 ways to make hand-walking work for your horse
To keep everyone safe when hand-walking a recuperating horse follow these 7 simple rules.
Minimize your horse’s risk of hurting himself while he’s on pasture by taking the following precautions
Minimize your horse’s risk of hurting himself while he’s on pasture by taking the following precautions
Feed with precision
Is your horse getting the correct amount of grain? If you’re measuring it only in “scoops” it’s impossible to know.
A problem only mares can have
Udders pose their own unique hygiene issues, here's how to handle them.
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