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When you look at the respiratory system of a horse and human side by side, you may struggle to spot any significant differences at first glance – both include structures such as the nostrils, nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli. However, while our basic respiratory structures and functions may seem to parallel one another, one considerable difference s …

Take a quick moment to breathe in as deep as you possibly can. Let your lungs keep expanding until it becomes difficult to inhale any further. Once you've reached that point, let it out slowly and repeat (unless you're starting to feel lightheaded). Try to focus on the amount of air entering and exiting your lungs with each breath.Now, take a few "normal" breaths. Again, notice how much air yo …

This content was written by Joyce Harman, DVM, Harmany Equine, and is being shared with permission. As we all get stuck inside or at home more than we normally are, it's important to figure out how take care of ourselves, our family, and our animals. Since we may have more time than usual at home, how about some extra dog walks out in nature (great social distancing…walking in nature and n …

Lung bleeding, also known as Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH), can go undetected by trainers and riders because it occurs deep within the lungs. Numerous studies show that essentially all horses experience some degree of EIPH during intensive exercise. However, only 5% of horses show blood at the nostrils. To explain why lung bleeding happens, we have created this video: EIPH occurs w …