Summer 2023

Equus

An annual index turns EQUUS issues into a valuable reference library

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CONTENT DIRECTOR Laurie Prinz CONTENT MANAGER Christine Barakat CONTENT SPECIALIST Laurel Scott Deb Bennett, PhD; Laura Hillenbrand Eliza R.L. McGraw; Tom Moates DIRECTOR OF ART AND PRODUCTION Philip Cooper Bradford Bentz, VMD; Jerry Black, DVM; Doug
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Handson
You’re probably familiar with the skin-pinch test for dehydration. It’s simple to do: Grab a fold of skin at the point of your horse’s shoulder and pull it away from his body. Release the skin and count how long it takes for it to flat-ten. If it tak
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Pop Quiz
Q: How many bones make up a horse’s skull? a. 4b. 10c. 17d. 34 Quiz answer: d. The equine skull is made up of 34 bones. Fourteen of these are large, flat pieces that give the head its shape and form four skull cavities: The cranial cavity, which encl
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What Does Horse Welfare Really Mean?
A survey of Canadian horse owners about equine housing practices reveals a disconnect between perceptions of “equine welfare” and “standard of care.” Researchers at Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island visited horse f
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Equine Amniotic Membrane Shows Promise For Wound Healing
New research from Brazil finds that amnion dressings can be useful in supporting wound healing in horses, particularly for in-juries on the lower leg and other vulnerable areas. Equine amnion, also called equine amniotic membrane (EAM), is the strong
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New Option For Equine Eye Treatment
Researchers in Colorado are investigating whether acetaminophen—a unique anti-inflammatory medication—can help manage uveitis and other painful equine eye conditions. “There are actually several groups exploring potential uses of acetaminophen in hor
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Equine Coronavirus Risk Factors Identified
A large outbreak of equine coronavirus (ECoV) on a North Carolina horse farm has provided valuable information about factors that put horses at risk of developing the disease. ECoV usually causes fever, loss of appetite and lethargy, but diarrhea, co
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Beware Arena Air
A study from Germany unders-cores the potential dangers that bacteria-laden arena dust pose to horses and riders alike. Although recurrent airway obstruction and inflammatory airway diseases in horses are caused by many factors, “exposure to inhaled
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Girl Power
With a second mare newly in my care, I am thinking again about the choice between mare and gelding. Trainers steer adult amateurs toward geldings for good reason. Even professionals—especially young professionals in a hurry to make their mark—lean to
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History, step By Step
The American Saddle-bred is an intelligent, spirited and highly athletic breed. All Saddlebreds are capable of walk, trot and canter and some, in addition, can “slow gait” and rack. But what is a rack? What is a “slow gait”? Changes have occurred ove
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Shackleton’s Special Recipe
I’ve been shoveling manure and hollering "Whoa" for as long as I can remember. I have owned, cared for and trained countless horses and ponies over the years. After living with them, studying them and publishing numerous stories about them, I thought
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A Meaty Topic
In my 33 years as an equine nutritionist, I’ve fielded a wide variety of questions about what horses can and should eat. My answers, of course, are grounded in science and research. However, when the editors of EQUUS contacted me to ask about the pra
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8 Hot-weather Hacks For A Brilliant Coat
The basics of good grooming know no particular season. Daily currying, brushing and the occasional bath help ensure a shiny coat year-round. And, of course, elbow grease is always part of the equation. Using short, vigorous strokes with clean brushes
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Your EPM Questions Answered
EPM: Three letters that horse owners have come to dread—and for good reason. Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis is one of the most frustrating diseases a horse can contract. Called a “master of disguise” by the American Association of Equine Practiti
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Consultants
Q: I adopted a rescue horse nearly 10 years ago. She was a very malnourished, unhealthy mare when I first met her, but with care and patience she has blossomed into a cherished family horse. She’s now 17 years old and very healthy. I’m worried, howev
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Shooting For The Stars
In the early morning hours of April 8, 2019, the love of my life walked out of a trailer. He had big brown eyes, rippling muscles and a strutting walk. And, oh, those flowing locks of beautiful, thick black hair! Nothing would ever be the same again.
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Keywords
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)—a hormone released by the pituitary gland that regulates the release of cortisol by the adrenal glands. arrythmia—irregularity in rhythm. ataxia—incoordination of the muscles, which results in shaky, irregular movem
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Inherited Wealth
In January 2001, EQUUS published my essay “When It’s in the Blood” (True Tale, EQUUS 279). Afterward, letters arrived from women declaring that my story was also their story. I had written about an overwhelming love of horses that developed early and

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