“If a horse has to limp in order for us to determine if that horse has a problem, then we haven’t progressed very far in advancing veterinary medicine.” Almost three decades ago Edwin A. Churchill VMD planted a seed in my mind in the form of that suggestion. I wonder if Dr. Churchill knew the chain […]

Traveling with your horses can be exciting and a lot of fun but only if it’s a successful and relatively uneventful journey. When things go wrong they can be devastating to both your nerves and your horse’s wellbeing. All of these factors can affect you and your horse’s ability to perform at your very best. There are […]

by Dr. Steven C. Allday, DVM While breeding is hugely important, too many people look at a horse’s lineage as if they are ordering it off a menu.  A horse’s running traits and strengths are largely genetic, but there is no substitute for horsemanship.  It’s necessary to know the horse, its habits, its work ethic […]