Go behind the scenes at Future Champions in Germany as Dr. Fred Nostrant shares life as the USEF team veterinarian and America's young dressage riders compete in Europe.

Follow the 2026 USEF Young Rider European Tour in Belgium as Dr. Fred Nostrant shares behind-the-scenes insights into elite horse care and international dressage.

Learn how equine chiropractic care and spinal manipulation can help horses with back pain, neck pain, stiffness, performance issues, and mobility restrictions. Discover the benefits, risks, and what to expect during a chiropractic evaluation.

Learn how the horse’s stifle joint works, common signs of stifle problems, and treatment options including joint injections, IRAP, shockwave therapy, and Adequan from an equine veterinarian.

Pasture Management for Springtime Grass After months of barren ground or snow covered fields, we are slowly starting to see the gorgeous signs of spring in New England once again. The horses are shedding and eagerly awaiting any chance they have to nibble some delicious green grass. Below we provide very helpful guidelines for the slow controlled introduction to keep our horses safe and healthy. Horses that always live outside have the benefit of mother nature's slow introduction to grass as it grows through the first weeks of spring. Horses living in stalls with only partial day turnout have to be more strictly controlled in their introduction to pasture to prevent the serious trouble that can occur with too much fresh grass too quickly. Over indulgence in grass can result in gas colic and laminitis. So what can you do to protect your horse from the potential hazards of too much grass too quickly? Here are guidelines to assist you in coming up with a pasture introduction plan: Horses on 2-12 hours a day of pasture: If you have limited pasture but still want your horse to reap the benefits of daily turnout you probably fall into this category. Most horses in a boarding situation with access to grass will be in this group. Take care to closely follow a pre-determined time scale of introduction for these horses. We recommend the following graduated schedule: Days 1-3: 20 min/day Days 4-6: 1hr/day Days 6-9: 2 hrs/day Days 10-12: 3 hrs/day Day 13 and beyond: unlimited in horses who are not overweight or sensitive. You can also use a grazing muzzle (see below) if you need to introduce pasture more rapidly. With a grazing muzzle you can add 20 min per day of turnout until on full turnout. Once on full turn out keep muzzle on for about a week then alternate every other day for a week then it should be safe to remove the grazing muzzle.

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is a common cause of laminitis linked to insulin dysregulation. Learn the signs, diagnosis, and practical management strategies to help your horse stay healthy, comfortable, and thriving with thoughtful veterinary guidance.

Learn about vaccines and wellness exams and why both are important for your horse.

Suspensory ligament injuries in sport horses explained—recovery timelines, rehab expectations, and when it’s safe to return to competition.

Explore targeted treatments for back pain in performance horses, including diagnosis, therapy options, and strategies to support long-term soundness.