Christine Barakat

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The evolution of the EQUUS podcasts
Launching podcasts was out of the comfort zone of the EQUUS editors, until they went ahead and did it...
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Our ongoing challenge
One of the greatest things about writing for EQUUS Magazine for the past 26 years has been the ability...
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Horse people are weird—or are they?
We equestrians are dedicated to something outside of ourselves, and we pursue our goals with such intensity...
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A bright future
As society changes, so will the horse industry. But this editor has faith that, given the opportunity,...
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A harmonious online herd
An equine editor ventures into "Horse Twitter," and the experience is not what she expected.
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A winning argument
How a disagreement with my husband led to an EQUUS story about how equine research a decade ago helped...
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A horseless vacation: The real getaway?
I like horses and I enjoy riding. But riding horses while on vacation holds zero appeal to me. The question...
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What we know and don't know
Rather than dismissing a study because it covers something you “know,” take the time to read about it...
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When change is good
Although the lexicon of horsemanship is often slow to change, it's important that we update our management...
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"Should I call the veterinarian?"
If you ask EQUUS Managing Editor Christine Barakat this question, she's going to always answer the same...
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Drug shows promise in preventing neurological complication
A common anticoagulant drug may help prevent a life-threatening neurological complication of equine herpesvirus...
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What's your horse's ulcer risk?
A horse coping with gastric ulcers may not always show outward signs of discomfort, but you can calculate...
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Grazing muzzles to prevent choke?
New research suggests that grazing muzzles usually used to prevent pasture-associated laminitis can also...
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Hypoallergenic horses?
A study suggests that the Bashkir Curly breed may be a good choice for people who are allergic to horses.
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Progress in foal survival rates
New research shows that the majority of sick foals recover.
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