Equine Research

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New study targets equine 'spook' response
In the wild, horses must be alert for predators that might attack them. This means that even domesticated...
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Living conditions impact equine learning, performance
According to a news release in Science Daily, a new study shows that horses living in big enclosures...
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Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction: PPID
Foundation takes a new look at an old disease For many of us old enough to remember, Equine Cushing’s...
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Colic: an emergency for horse owners & research priority for Morris Animal Foundation
If you were to ask a horse owner or veterinarian their greatest equine health concern, the answer might...
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Researching how horses help humans
For the decades, horses have helped people recover from physical, mental and emotional challenges. Hippotherapy—the...
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Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Board approves record funding for equine research
This is the seventh consecutive year that more than $1 million has been approved to support new projects,...
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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 very EQUUS Thanksgiving
As Americans give thanks for our many blessings, this is a good time to reflect on the individuals and...
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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...