There is a big emotional, time, and monetary commitment when purchasing a young horse as a prospect for higher performance.  With that in mind, I was intrigued to read the research conducted in Sweden extending from 1982 to 2005 on over 8000 horses. *  Researcher Lina Jönsson, PhD of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences did the hard work of digitizing young horse inspection reports on 4 and 5-year-old Swedish warmbloods presented for inspection as prospect dressage and show jumpers during that period.  

As of 2018, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has introduced several key rule changes that will impact horse owners and competitors alike. These updates include new requirements related to the use of Medroxyprogesterone and expanded microchipping requirements for identification. Understanding these regulations is critical for ensuring compliance, protecting your horse’s health, and staying competitive in the sport.

Many of my patients are getting older.  It is not unusual for me to be treating horses in their 20s and now more and more horses over 30.  These have frequently been equine friends to their owners for a long time and they want to maximize their quality of life.  There are a variety of both diagnostics and treatments that I use to help these patients and you should consider it as your horse reaches his or her later years.