A pony named Elsa was found with a third-degree burn on the street and she could barely walk, hence she was awarded a prestigious award in recognition of her strength and will to live. Elsa was found abandoned on a remote lane in Tyne & Wear in January 2016, with infected, bleeding wounds on her…
A mystery disease that usually strikes horses in Nordic countries during the winter months has emerged in Iceland for the first time, leading to the death of 13 horses. Equine polyneuropathy (AEP), also known as Scandanavian knuckling syndrome, first appeared in Scandanavia in 1995 and despite extensive research, its cause has never been identified. The…
The Royal Weeding between Prince Harry and Meghan is considered to be the biggest event of last year. However, as perfect as the things seem to have gone, a vet believes that something wrong has happened. The veterinary surgeon has claimed horses used in the royal wedding were in “obvious oral discomfort”, in an open…
Morgan, a 20-year old horse was overweight, hence the owner was advised to put him on a restricted diet to help him lose weight; his vet was concerned about a metabolic disease of the horse and by saying that, the diet was very needed. The owner stopped giving his horse beet pulp and senior feed…
Britain leaving the EU is one of the hottest topics of the last two years. When people talk about Brexit, the conversations lean towards the negative effects of such agreement, but when it comes to the Equine industry, it can be a positive thing. Britain leaving the EU could be “an opportunity to make things…
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complex series of procedures used to help with fertility or prevent genetic problems and assist with the conception of a child. It widely used nowadays with humans, not as much with equines.in vitro-produced embryos don’t look like embryos that are flushed out of a horse’s uterus, but they actually…
A veterinarian offers tips on how you can prepare in advance to keep your horse calm despite the noise and sight of festive fireworks. Here are two essential ways how to prevent such a thing. 1) If you know your horse has a history of fearful behavior during 4th of July, you should consult with…
Do you remember the last time when you were staying in a five-star resort? Well, one thing is for sure: these horses of Qatar’s Al Shaqab equestrian center do remember it. They have everything needed for a horse in there: a swimming pool, beauty parlor, gymnasium, personal trainers, a maternity unit and en suite performance…