Tack & Auxillary Equipment - The Bridle & the Bit
Riding Sidesaddle; a very horsey post!
Revised/modified on 11/15/11 (new photo, new links) A sidesaddle from the Regency period. The horns are in the 'bullhorn' configu...
Advances Against Cushing's Disease - Horse Illustrated
With advances in veterinary medicine, we have an increased understanding of diseases that strike our horses. Equine Cushing’s disease has been recognized for more than 70 years, but has often been misunderstood. Today, however, with our improved diagnostic and treatment options, Cushing’s horses are living longer and enjoying a better quality of life. Here’s what …
Optimal Diet for Cushing's Disease - Horse Illustrated
Q: My senior horse has Cushing’s disease. Can you recommend some optimal diet plans? A: It is not uncommon for an older horse to develop pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction or PPID, most often referred to as Cushing’s disease. Aside from their tendency to sport a long and shaggy hair coat that sheds unevenly, horses with …
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Cushing's Disease - Horse Illustrated
Q: I have a 17-year-old Mustang that came back high on the ACTH test for Cushing’s disease. She started Pergolide 5 days ago. I have her on grass hay. My question is about treats and supplements. Most pellets have alfalfa in them. What is safe to feed my horse? A: Equine Cushing’s Disease, or pars intermedia …
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