Recent News for Conditioning
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Sporting Activity After Colic Surgery in Horses (AAEP 2011)
January 20, 2012
In the current study most horses successfully returned to their prior athletic function after colic surgery.... Read More
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Kissing Spines: Common, But Not Career-Ending (AAEP 2011)
January 18, 2012
Kissing spines are more likely to cause clinical problems in certain breeds, disciplines, and age groups.... Read More
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Managing Neck and Back Pain in Sport Horses
January 11, 2012
A thorough physical examination and tailored therapeutic approach can help relieve equine neck and back pain.... Read More
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Sport Horse/Jumpers Practice Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
December 26, 2011
Attendees discussed the horse's overall work program, assessment, conditioning strategies, and more.... Read More
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Challenges in Hydrating and Balancing Equine Electrolytes
December 21, 2011
Horses do not have the same drive to drink while competing as humans, one researcher explained.... Read More
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Efficacy of High-Intensity Training for Racehorses
December 11, 2011
One common training method might not be as effective at conditioning racehorses as once thought.... Read More
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Healing the Hoof During Therapy or Layup
December 09, 2011
Farriers can help devise a hoof care plan to helps a performance horse return to work as soon as possible.... Read More
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The Science Behind Rehab Therapy
December 01, 2011
In the right hands, these physical therapy methods can help rehabilitate injured horses.... Read More
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Conditioning Through the Seasons: Fall and Winter
November 01, 2011
With a little knowledge and planning, the colder months can be safe and productive for you and your horse.... Read More
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Penn Vet Cardiologist to Compete in Pan Am Games
September 24, 2011
Meg Sleeper, VMD, a cardiologist at Penn Vet will be competing in endurance at this year's Pan Am Games.... Read More
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Hagyard to Partner With NTRA Alliance
September 11, 2011
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute will participate in this year's NTRA Professional Education Seminar.... Read More
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Genetics and Pedigree Go Head to Head
September 08, 2011
The first day of the Thoroughbred Genetics, Pedigree, and Performance Conference provided informative sessions... Read More
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Young Horse Development Part 3: 18-24 Months
September 01, 2011
By age 2, young horses are being prepped for future careers; maximize their potential by preventing/correcting... Read More
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Racehorses, Swimming, and Colic
August 28, 2011
While swimming-induced colic does occur, it doesn't happen as frequently as some might have thought.... Read More
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Are High-Speed Treadmills Safe for Horses?
August 23, 2011
Researchers determined that few injuries occur to horses during treadmill exercise. ... Read More
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Ask the Vet Live Q&A: Conditioning Horses Now Available
May 31, 2011
TheHorse.com's Ask the Vet LIVE event on conditioning horses was held on May 26, and the recording is now ... Read More
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Physical Conditioning Important for Previously Idle Horses
May 15, 2011
In movies it is not unusual to see a cowboy ride his horse forever, through all types of weather and terrain; in reality, horses are equine athletes that must be properly conditioned to perform as needed. "The general design of an equine conditioning... Read More
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TheHorse.com Presents Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: Conditioning Horses
May 04, 2011
Hooray for warmer weather, more riding, and more training time! But before we hit the trails and arenas, let's not forget that if our horses have been in "winter storage," their bodies (and ours!) will need some conditioning before they're ready ... Read More
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Breeders' Cup: KHRC Rules on Life At Ten Incident
March 11, 2011
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) voted there was probable cause to believe that both jockey John Velazquez and chief state steward John Veitch were in violation of regulations regarding Life At Ten's participation in the 2010 Breeders' Cup... Read More
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Breeders' Cup: Life At Ten Should Have Undergone Post-Race Testing
March 11, 2011
In reviewing the circumstances surrounding Life At Ten's subpar performance in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KRHC) has concluded that the filly should have ... Read More
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Fatal Injuries on Midwestern Racetracks (AAEP 2010)
January 24, 2011
In the Midwest there are several racetracks--featuring both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing--that sometimes slide under the radar of the mainstream racing community. But like all other tracks around the nation, these venues see wins, losses, ... Read More
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Heart Problems in Horses
December 25, 2010
The circulatory system (heart and blood vessels) and respiratory system (lungs and airway) work together to provide oxygen throughout the horse's body, and to transport waste material from the horse's tissues. During exercise, the circulatory and ... Read More
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Dynamic Mobilization Exercises Activate the Sport Horse's Core
September 28, 2010
Anyone who has pilates classes knows how it strengthens your 'core' muscles, but did you know similar stretches and exercises can also strengthen and condition your horse? Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, MRCVS, Mary Anne McPhail Dressage Chair in Equine ... Read More
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Technology at WEG Endurance Event: GPS Tracking and Swipe Card Accuracy
September 25, 2010
Cutting-edge GPS technology will provide real-time tracking of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Endurance competitors as they race tomorrow in Lexington, Ky. "Anyone with a laptop will be able to track the horses, at the event ... Read More
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Managing Abnormal Heart Rhythm in the Performance Horse
August 31, 2010
Exercise intolerance often is first sign that a performance horse has an abnormal heart rhythm, said Kelsey A. Hart, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, internal medicine clinician and graduate fellow in the department of large animal medicine at the Univer... Read More
