Christine Barakat

horses talking art [Converted]
Blog Free Rein
The evolution of the EQUUS podcasts
By Christine Barakat
Mar 4, 2021
Launching podcasts was out of the comfort zone of the EQUUS editors, until they went ahead and did it...
horse field art
Blog Free Rein
Our ongoing challenge
By Christine Barakat
Feb 25, 2021
One of the greatest things about writing for EQUUS Magazine for the past 26 years has been the ability...
horses on curve [Converted]
Blog Free Rein
Horse people are weird—or are they?
By Christine Barakat
Feb 10, 2021
We equestrians are dedicated to something outside of ourselves, and we pursue our goals with such intensity...
vector art
Blog Free Rein
A bright future
By Christine Barakat
Jan 27, 2021
As society changes, so will the horse industry. But this editor has faith that, given the opportunity,...
herd pano
Blog Free Rein
A harmonious online herd
By Christine Barakat
Jan 14, 2021
An equine editor ventures into "Horse Twitter," and the experience is not what she expected.
AdobeStock_Coronadna328040743
Blog Diseases Free Rein Horse Care Medications and Drugs Preventative Care
A winning argument
By Christine Barakat
Dec 16, 2020
How a disagreement with my husband led to an EQUUS story about how equine research a decade ago helped...
iStock-587886312
Blog Free Rein
A horseless vacation: The real getaway?
By Christine Barakat
Dec 3, 2020
I like horses and I enjoy riding. But riding horses while on vacation holds zero appeal to me. The question...
illustration of various laboratory equipment
Blog Free Rein
What we know and don't know
By Christine Barakat
Nov 19, 2020
Rather than dismissing a study because it covers something you “know,” take the time to read about it...
iStock-911394638
Blog Free Rein
When change is good
By Christine Barakat
Nov 5, 2020
Although the lexicon of horsemanship is often slow to change, it's important that we update our management...
veterinary-medicine-at-farm-picture-id807753502
Blog Free Rein
"Should I call the veterinarian?"
By Christine Barakat
Oct 21, 2020
If you ask EQUUS Managing Editor Christine Barakat this question, she's going to always answer the same...
Viruscdc
Diseases
Drug shows promise in preventing neurological complication
By Christine Barakat
Aug 30, 2017
A common anticoagulant drug may help prevent a life-threatening neurological complication of equine herpesvirus...
generic6
Horse Care Preventative Care
What's your horse's ulcer risk?
By Christine Barakat
May 24, 2016
A horse coping with gastric ulcers may not always show outward signs of discomfort, but you can calculate...
feet008
Horse Care Preventative Care
Grazing muzzles to prevent choke?
By Christine Barakat
May 16, 2016
New research suggests that grazing muzzles usually used to prevent pasture-associated laminitis can also...
blaze
Horse World
Hypoallergenic horses?
By Christine Barakat
Feb 16, 2016
A study suggests that the Bashkir Curly breed may be a good choice for people who are allergic to horses.
baby016
Breeding Diseases Horse Care
Progress in foal survival rates
By Christine Barakat
Feb 16, 2016
New research shows that the majority of sick foals recover.
1 2
avma-plit-logo_resized.svg
beva-logo.svg
naep-logo.svg
aaep.svg
angle-right.svg
avma-plit-logo_resized
angle-right
aaep
naep-logo
Red_Roof_Inn-Horizontal_Logo_SVG
Previous image
Next image
EQUUS provides information and advice that helps you take the best care possible of your horse and enjoy him to the fullest.

Follow us

Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter

Our Sites

Resources

Company

Your Privacy Choices
Data Subject Access Request
Cookie Consent
Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2023 Equine Network LLC
Your Privacy Choices
Data Subject Access Request
Cookie Consent
Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 Equine Network LLC

Newsletter

More results...