A study published in 2007 confirmed that horses are dichromats with colour vision capabilities similar to humans with red-green colour deficiencies.
Health
This deadly and tenacious multi-species disease continues to pop up around the planet.
As horse owners, we often worry about the hooves and legs of our animals but it is easy to overlook how important the horse’s eyes are.
The shape and condition of a horse's teeth change as it ages. Because of this, older horses may have dental problems not usually seen in younger equines.
Is whole-body vibration (WBV) therapy helpful or harmful to horses? WBV is used for animals (including horses) to treat a range of musculoskeletal disorders
Learn about the increasing problem of drug-resistant parasites.
Understanding how horses contact one another in a show environment leads to an improved understanding of disease prevention.
What is Vibration Plate Therapy, and does it work?
While the scientific jury is still out on the efficiency of laser therapy for equines, many swear by it to speed the healing of fractures, suspensory tears, tendon injuries, osteoarthritis, and musculoskeletal injuries.
Dr. Melissa MacKinnon says that the majority of fractures referred to the hospital occur in race horses, either during a race or during high-speed training.
