Health & Education
We all want the best care possible for our horses. The Heath & Education section covers both Learning Institutions, Organizations as well as many sources for equine assistance including Veterinarians and Farriers.
For those who want a to formally study horses, the Education section includes College Riding, Equine Studies, and Veterinary Schools. Learn about the wide variety of horses in the Horse Breeds section. Supplements and Treatments Therapy are also included in the section.
Everyone can learn from Fine Art and there are some specialty Museums that might surprise you.
Horses as a therapy partner enrich the lives of the disabled. These facilities are listed in our Therapeutic Riding section. To help children and young adults build confidence and grow emotionally, please see the resources available on the Youth Outreach page.
Looking for a place to keep your horse? You can find it in the Horse Boarding section. Traveling? Find a Shipping company or Horse Sitting service if your horse is staying home!
Want to stay up to date with the latest training clinics or professional conferences? Take a look at our Calendar of Events for Health & Education for the dates and locations of upcoming events.
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In this 69th episode of StallSide, we welcome international guest Dr. Jenny Hagen, from the University of Leipzig in Germany. Dr. Hagen shares her expertise in equine biomechanics and farriery and offers an in-depth look into her innovative approach to diagnosing and treating lameness. Learn about the complexities of equine movement, the latest advancements in biomechanics, practical farriery tips, and how a thorough understanding of these fields can revolutionize lameness treatment and improve your horse's performance and well-being. Tune in for an engaging conversation that bridges cutting-edge science and everyday equine care.
"Regenerative Medicine Therapies in Horses," presented by Dr. Aimee Colbath, assistant professor in the Section of Large Animal Surgery at #CornellVet, recorded December 19, 2023 via Zoom.
⚠️ Please note: This presentation includes photos of healing injuries and wounds. Please view at your own discretion.
Dr. Aimee Colbath's talk focuses on regenerative medicine treatments available to equine owners including stem cells, platelet rich plasma, autologous conditioned serum (IRAP) and autologous protein solution (ProStride).
Colbath received her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania. Following graduation, she completed a large animal internship at the University of Georgia followed by an equine surgical internship at the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. From 2012-2015, Colbath completed an equine surgical residency at Colorado State University. In 2022, she started a position in Large Animal Orthopedic Surgery at Cornell University.
Clinically, Colbath has a passion for musculoskeletal disease and orthopedic surgery including arthroscopy, fracture repair and lameness with a special interest in regenerative medicine and whole horse rehabilitation techniques (including acupuncture, kinesiotape and physiotherapy). Her laboratory focuses on musculoskeletal disease interventions with a special interest in immunotherapeutic treatments and regenerative medicine techniques.
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