Each part of the locomotor apparatus plays a distinct and different role in locomotion. The horse’s trunk is the central part that unites and coordinates the haunches with the forehand. In addit…

Winston Churchill said, “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” While appreciating the outer beauty of horses, I’ve always been fascinated by wh…

Meet Dr. Hilary Clayton, author of our Equine Insights by Dr. Clayton blog post series. For almost 50 years Dr. Hilary M. Clayton has performed innovative research in the areas of equine biom…

Fatigue in Equine AthletesIn the competitive world of equestrian sports, fatigue in horses often goes unnoticed until it impacts their performance. Understanding and addressing this silent challenge i…

1. Horses are obligate nasal breathers, which means a horse only breathes through his nose during exercise. During exercise, it becomes twice as difficult for horses to move air into the lungs due to…