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 increased...

The quest for optimal performance is paramount in the competitive arena of equine sports. A significant challenge in this pursuit is Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH), a condition that, although not a disease, significantly impacts the...

Dr. Jim Chiapetta and Hanna Hartman from Achieve Equine, LLC, manufacturer of FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips, were recently featured on Farley Schweighart’s The Rider’s Edge Podcast. Titled “10 Things to Know about the Horse’s Respiratory...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

Before any investment, it is good to do your research on what you are getting into. Doing your research before investing into a horse isn’t any different! A pre-purchase exam performed by a veterinarian is...

Unfortunately, as you may have experienced… if you own a horse, at some point they are likely to be lame and need a veterinary lameness exam. But what do veterinarians do in a lameness exam...