Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor
Alexandra Beckstett, Managing Editor of The Horse and a native of Houston, Texas, is a lifelong horse owner who has shown successfully on the national hunter/jumper circuit and dabbled in hunter breeding. After graduating from Duke University, she joined Blood-Horse Publications as Assistant Editor of its book division, Eclipse Press, before joining The Horse.
Articles by Alexandra Beckstett
Mules' Role as Shedders in California EHV-1 Outbreak
January 19, 2013
While equal percentages of horses and mules were exposed to EHV-1, no mules developed neurologic disease. Read More
Equine Rhinitis Virus Prevalence in Louisiana Racehorses Evaluated
January 09, 2013
Researchers found that ERV is prevalent in Louisiana horses; more research is needed to determine its impact. Read More
Equine Herpesvirus-1 Myeloencephalopathy: On the Rise?
November 28, 2012
One veterinarian discussed disease characteristics and why it might be on the rise at a recent conference. Read More
Wobbler Syndrome: An Increasingly Recognized Problem
November 25, 2012
Many wobbler cases can be managed successfully thanks to increased appreciation by owners and veterinarians. Read More
Assessing Elimination Rates of International Endurance Rides
November 22, 2012
Very little evidence-based information currently exists on reasons and rates of elimination from competition. Read More
EPM: Update on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
November 20, 2012
EPM is a tricky disease to definitively diagnose and treat and, thus, has been an area of much research. Read More
Influences on Equine Fracture Healing
November 19, 2012
Bone fractures in horses, whether catastrophic or microscopic, heal through a complex sequence of events. Read More
Managing Equine Arthritis on a Budget
November 14, 2012
Veterinarians can keep diagnostic costs lower by using as much information from routine tests as possible. Read More
Diagnosing, Treating Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Older Horses
November 08, 2012
Geriatric horses often suffer tendon and ligament injuries for reasons unique to their age group. Read More
Cannon Bone Fractures in Sport Horses vs. Racehorses
November 07, 2012
Researchers found that clinical signs of cannon bone fractures in sport horses and racehorses were similar. Read More
Advances in Equine Joint Pain Management
November 05, 2012
One researcher evaluated pharmacologic methods of osteoarthritis management and recent pain control advances. Read More
Conditioning Joint Cartilage through Early Exercise
November 02, 2012
Exercising foals helps condition articular cartilage and delay future joint disorders, one veterinarian says. Read More
Treating Equine Canker with Topical Cisplatin Chemotherapy
October 29, 2012
Topical cisplatin chemotherapy yielded promising results for treating canker in a small trial. Read More
Diagnosing Equine Neck Conditions
October 22, 2012
Neurologic signs, weakness, gait changes, and forelimb lameness can all point to an equine neck condition. Read More
New Concepts in Equine Skull Fracture Repair
October 17, 2012
While equine skull fractures are unsightly and alarming, surgeons can often repair them successfully. Read More
Arena Maintenance's Effects on Horse Movement
October 16, 2012
Arena maintenance changes the surface's properties, which in turn alters horses' movement patterns. Read More
Handling Respiratory Disease Outbreaks at Boarding Stables
October 12, 2012
Respiratory diseases at boarding barns present unique challenges for veterinarians, owners, and farm managers. Read More
Saddle Slip as an Indicator of Hind-Limb Lameness
October 08, 2012
British researchers learned that saddle slip could indicate subtle or low-grade hind-limb lameness. Read More
BEVA Congress: Opening Events and Horse Owner Take-Homes
September 13, 2012
The 51st British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Congress kicked off Sept. 13 in Birmingham, U.K. Read More
Exercise-Induced Inflammation and Injury in Racehorses
April 20, 2012
One researcher relayed that it could be possible to identify horses at risk for injury before accidents occur. Read More
Recognize Insulin Resistance Before Laminitis Onset
January 06, 2012
Picking up on subtle signs of hyperinsulinemia is one way veterinarians can try to halt laminitis onset. Read More
Endocrinopathic Laminitis: An Incomplete Picture
January 04, 2012
Laminitis stemming from equine metabolic syndrome, Cushing's, and other hormonal conditions is common. Read More
Support Strategies in Chronic Laminitis Cases
December 26, 2011
One veterinarian says designing a specific strategy that addresses all the needs of an affected foot is key. Read More
Using Foot Casts to Manage Laminitis 'Sinking' Cases
December 23, 2011
Prognoses for these cases are often poor, but foot casts might improve survival rates if applied early. Read More
Laminitis Prevention and Intervention in Hospitalized Horses
December 19, 2011
Hospitalized horses are at an increased risk for developing laminitis as a complication of injury or illness. Read More
