The Doctors discuss how animals have the power to transform people's lives, especially young people dealing with health issues ranging from autism to cerebral palsy.
Horses make great companions for psychotherapy because they can mirror and respond to human behavior. And crucially, ‘there’s no judgment with a horse’
DINWIDDIE — Horses have the unique ability to mirror the emotions of humans and how we interact.
It’s not your traditional therapy but some local vets say it has helped them to cope with Post Traumatic Stress.
Horseback riding is frequently offered for people with developmental disabilities and now a new analysis suggests that the activity really does have a therapeutic benefit.
Scottsdale's Hunkapi horse farm specializes in equine therapy, helping people with autism, post-traumatic stress disorder and other special needs.
What causes Cushing's disease, and why does it seem like it's so prevalent in our horses?
Horse behavior changes when animal is in pain from joint damage.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that if one owns a horse, that horse will eventually injure himself. Sometimes it’s just a mild scratch – easily treated in the barn. But sometimes the ailment i...
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but serious disease that lives in birds and can be transmitted to horses and humans by mosquitoes.
Horse owners benefit from an understanding what goes on in a horse's brain, according to one veterinarian.
When is it too hot to safely ride my horse? Knowing how your horse thermo-regulates will help you better understand how to keep him cool. Horses’ bodies produce heat when they work. They hav…
While the human athlete can identify problems at the very early stage of an injury, the horse will continue to perform until an injury becomes an outright problem.
Biosecurity should be a year-round concern for any farm, equine competition venue or other location in which horses are kept, but recent outbreaks of communicable diseases around the world have horsemen on heightened alert.<br>More recently, …
Equine dentistry is one of specialty areas for veterinary technicians. Find out how equine dentistry impacts a horse's health.
Did you know that there are about 4,000 equine vets in the U.S.? In reality, that’s not a lot of vets, but that is a lot of competition if you are an equine vet yourself. To come out on top, …
”Long hot summers can take their toll of both horses and horse owners so follow these 6 tips from Equine Guelph for keeping your horse healthy and ready for action.”