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As we transition into the warmer months, there are a few important steps we can take to help keep our horses safe.  First, you can reduce the risk of poor performance and heat stroke by ensuring that you train your horse in the warmer part of the day if you are going to compete at this time. We call this heat acclimatization; 2-3 weeks of training will make a big difference.  …

From Texas and beyond, Martha Josey is a force to be reckoned with. She dominated the barrel racing scene for decades! Martha Josey is a professional barrel racer, trainer, and author who has made significant contributions to the sport. Her career spans over five decades, during which she has won numerous championships and accolades. Josey was born in 1938 in Texas and grew up on a ranch …

Uniquely, the horse is an obligate nasal breather. This makes it a challenge to meet the increased oxygen demand required for maximal exercise, which increases in direct proportion to running speed, requiring the movement of approximately two 5-gallon buckets of air into and out of the horse's lungs every second. The increased demand is further exacerbated when the soft tissues overlying the …

What is EIPH? Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) is the presence of blood in the airways during or after exercise. It occurs when the pulmonary capillary membranes (PCM) deep within the lungs ruptures. Essentially all horses are affected by EIPH during intensive exercise.What is the PCM? The PCM is a membrane that separates the pulmonary capillaries from the airways de …