Sushil Dulai Wenholz
Sushil Dulai Wenholz is a free-lance writer based in Lakewood, Colo. Her work appears in a number of leading equine publications, and she has earned awards from the American Horse Publications and the Western Fairs Association.
Articles by Sushil Dulai Wenholz
Older Horses Part 3: Vaccinations and Deworming
September 01, 2007
Experts share opinions and research on guidelines for deworming and vaccinating aging equines. Read More
Understanding the Prepurchase Exam
June 26, 2007
The search is over: You've finally found the horse of your dreams. But before you sign the sales contract and load him onto the first trailer headed home, protect yourself with a prepurchase exam. Granted, there's no magic crystal ball there to Read More
Chill Out on Hoof Care Concerns
November 01, 2006
Whether winter means a well-deserved break for your horse or the start of the "snowbird circuit," your horse's hooves might need some special "seasonal" attention. Exactly what adjustments you'll want to make depends on the type of winter weather Read More
Sand: More Concerns Than Colic
July 01, 2006
Perhaps the thought of sand conjures up images of tropical beaches, azure waters, and pure relaxation. But tie that word to colic and you have anything but an idyllic scene. Sand colic, like other variations on the colic theme, can cause anythin Read More
Safe Paths, Safe Plants
May 01, 2006
Some elements of an equestrian facility shouldn't be taken for granted--solid fencing, sturdy shelter, and good arena footing among them. Then there are areas that sometimes get less attention than they deserve. Pathways around the farm often Read More
Retrofit Your Rig
May 01, 2006
Of the many things you ask your horse to do, few are as totally unnatural and potentially hazardous to his health as asking him to climb into a metal box and trundle down the road for hours on end. To make the trailering experience as low-stress Read More
Make a Lasting Imprint
December 01, 2005
It's been 14 years since the concept of foal imprinting hit the equestrian world's collective consciousness. Since then, the notion has been marketed, written about, practiced, modified, and even studied in scientific research. In short, it's Read More
Stay! Good Boy!
November 01, 2005
Tying a horse is such a basic part of owning a horse that many of us take it for granted. But if you have a horse that won't stand nicely while tied, or if you're training a youngster to tie, then you've probably realized this is as much a Read More
Blanketing Q&A
October 01, 2005
Crisp fall air signals a perennial dilemma for many horse owners: To blanket or not to blanket? Read More
High-Octane Diets
August 01, 2005
It probably comes as no surprise that a horse taking on the rigors of a 100-mile endurance race or a three-day event might need a different diet from one that ambles the trails around home or carries a child through the occasional weekend show. The Read More
Prosthetics: Science, Not Science Fiction
July 01, 2005
There is a roadside pasture in Pullman, Wash., where a black Quarter Horse stallion has been known to stop traffic. It's not simply the pastoral beauty of a handsome horse in a natural setting that draws attention. Rather, it's that this Read More
Where There's a Will...
June 01, 2005
A horse- or animal-friendly estate planner will have a better handle on the questions to ask and the details to consider when including your horse in your will. That gives you the best chance of securing a bright future for your horse, even if Read More
Probiotics: Worth the Price?
May 01, 2005
Probiotics have been used by people for at least a century to promote good health. Hard scientific evidence has proven that probiotics can be beneficial to humans. As it so often does, the horse world saw this good thing and adapted it to equine Read More
A Closer Look at Insulin
April 01, 2005
When you think of insulin, you might think first of humans and diabetes. But horses have insulin, too ... Read More
Feeding Ill Horses
March 03, 2005
When you're feeling under the weather, sometimes all you want is a nice, hot bowl of chicken soup. Other times, you might hunger for a full-course meal of roast beef, mashed potatoes, and steaming green beans. Even a mild injury that keeps you Read More
Going Under
March 01, 2005
If you're like most horse owners, the idea of surgery performed on your beloved animal is unpleasant at best, terrifying at worst. Those fears are not unfounded. Because of the species' size and weight, their physiological reactions to many Read More
Sick Baby? Calories Count!
February 01, 2005
You agonized over selecting the right stallion for your mare. You waited patiently for 11 months until the foal was born. You fell in love as soon as those little hooves hit the ground. And now, you're worried sick because that precious baby Read More
Understanding Equine Pain
October 01, 2004
Would you know if your horse was in pain? "Sure," you think, perhaps picturing your horse with a notable limp or a gaping wound. But what about less dramatic scenarios? Does it hurt your horse when you pull his mane, give him an injection, or Read More
Diarrhea in Adult Horses: Better Safe Than Sorry
September 01, 2004
But in horses, diarrhea--particularly persistent diarrhea in adult horses--is no laughing matter, and it's certainly not something you should keep to yourself. Because of direct consequences such as dehydration and malnutrition, as well as underlying Read More
Problems in the Hip and Pelvis
July 01, 2004
When you think about equine lameness, you probably think first about the bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the leg, and of course the hoof. But lameness can also stem from trouble higher up the skeleton, including the pelvic (or Read More
Processed Horse Feed 101
June 01, 2004
Perhaps you've never thought about why your horse's grain looks the way it does, whether it's a molasses-bathed mix of cracked corn and crimped oats, alfalfa-enriched pellets, or chunky nuggets. If you're like most modern Read More
Joint Injections: A Good Idea?
May 01, 2004
Joint injections are a popular treatment used to help sport horses combat problems such as osteoarthritis. Read More
Mosquitos and Disease: Halt the Assault
April 01, 2004
WNV isn't the only threat posed by the common mosquito. All forms of arboviral encephalitis (arthropod-borne neurologic disease)--some of which, like WNV, can afflict both horses and humans--are mosquito-borne, as are malaria, dengue fever Read More
What's Wobbler Syndrome?
April 01, 2004
Wobbler, also known as wobbles, takes its name from its primary sign--a wobbling or uncoordinated gait. In technical terms, the horse has a "proprioceptiveness deficit," or a lack of physical awareness of his limbs and their placement. Read More
Training Young Athletes
October 01, 2003
It sounds completely backwards, the idea that you might actually increase health risks by postponing training and competition until a horse is four or older. It goes against the ages-old and widely held belief that you cause damage by initiating Read More
