The Pre-Purchase Exam

The Pre-Purchase Exam

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...
Veterinarian examining horse's hoof during lameness evaluation assessment.

What’s in a Lameness Exam?

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...
Kayleigh Burford riding brown horse at rodeo event in arena with spectators wearing black FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips.

Why Saddle Fit Matters: The Anatomy Under the Perfect Fit

Dealing with saddle fit issues can be more than frustrating to a rider. Trying to find a saddle that the rider loves AND that shows love to the horse can even seem impossible! We all...
Understanding Headshaking

Understanding Headshaking

Does your horse shake his or her head excessively while under saddle? It is possible that “headshaking” could be the problem! Also known as trigeminal nerve-mediated headshaking, it is a disease that occurs spontaneously and...
The Impacts of Obligate Nasal Breathing

The Impacts of Obligate Nasal Breathing

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...
Horse lungs anatomical specimen displayed on metal surface

Horse Lungs vs. Human Lungs | Learn About Horse Lung Health

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...
Hand gently touching horse's nose in outdoor setting.

Tips to Help Horses and Riders During COVID-19

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...
Horse's nostril showing bleeding due to EIPH

EIPH (lung bleeding): What it is and why it happens

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...
Brown horse wearing FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips during equestrian competition in a mosaic style photo design.

Celebrating 20 Years of Improving Horse Health with FLAIR® Strips

It's official. We're 20 years old, and boy oh boy does it feel great. When FLAIR® Strips first debuted at the 1999 Breeder's Cup at Gulfstream Park, we never could have imagined this double-decade milestone...