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The therapeutic drug, furosemide, commonly referred to as Lasix, has been a controversial topic throughout the American thoroughbred racing community since the 1970s. Being administered to performance horses hours before hitting the starting gate, Lasix’s primary function is believed to be to reduce blood from entering the airways during exercise (EIPH). The drug causes a horse to increase urine p …

Just as professional athletes stick to routine workouts and training programs to stay up to par with their demanding competitive environments, equine athletes require the same sort of time and commitment for developing their performance abilities.Regardless of the discipline, having working knowledge of how to assess, monitor, and develop a horse’s strength and endurance is vital for any rider wan …

Now that the weather is warming up, it's time to share some tips on how to keep your horse cool during hot weather conditions.Many riders are surprised to learn that their horse can lose around 4 gallons of sweat every hour, when working hard in hot conditions. Like humans, horses rely on sweating as a means of cooling their body temperature – a cooling effect is created as sweat evaporate …

There’s no arguing that a horse’s respiratory health goes hand in hand with their ability to perform. But what if we told you that your horse’s respiratory health and wellness could be at risk in their own homes? The environments we choose to inhabit have a direct relationship to our personal health and well-being. For us, the word “home” denotes a place that we ultim …