Study and Self-Assessment Articles

Learn what causes high-low syndrome, or uneven feet, in horses.

Learn how to spot equine lameness in this comprehensive guide.

Learn the cause, treatment and prevention of quarter cracks

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is a prevalent, complex metabolic disorder affecting horses, ponies, and donkeys, characterized by...

Learn the basics of equine nutrition in this easy-to-understand breakdown.

This article dives deeper into the equine nervous system. Learn how this system influences movement, emotion, coordination, and neurological disorders.

Learn about club feet: what causes them and how they are classified.

Learn the basics of the equine nervous system: how it affects behavior, health, learning, and the horse's perception of the world

Abscesses are a common cause of lameness; learn their causes and symptoms

What is training? “Training” is the process of teaching and conditioning an animal to respond to specific cues or commands through...

Understanding your horse’s vital signs is one of the most important skills you can develop. These simple measurements—temperature, pulse,...

What is a joint A joint is a structure in the body where two or more bones meet. Joints allow for movement and provide support and...

Laminitis and founder are terms that are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different stages of a progressive disease that...

NOTE! This article is on Laminitis. Laminitis is often confused with Founder. Laminitis and Founder are two different conditions, not...

NOTE! This article is on Laminitis. Laminitis is often confused with Founder. Laminitis and Founder are two different conditions, not...

Being able to assess a horse’s conformation is an important skill for both horse owners and professionals in the equine world. Take the...