Tuesday, February 11th, 2020
When Hollywood, a rare American Mammoth Jackstock donkey became increasingly lame and owner, Karen Reid, was unable to get any answers for months, she turned to Tufts Equine Center for help. Dr. Carl Kirker-Head worked closely with farrier, Mr. Eric John, to determine the problem and find a solution quickly.
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016
Donna Johnson and Holly-Go-Lightly have had a long road of ups and downs together. “Holly and I share a mutual trust and I feel a sense of deep peace around her,” says Donna. “While riding,… Read More
Tuesday, April 12th, 2016
“Carpe Diem is a bold, athletic horse with opinions of his own, so the reward is huge when we overcome challenges together,” says Sara Florin of her 16-year-old Thoroughbred gelding. “He’s taught me a lot… Read More
Tuesday, December 8th, 2015
As an equestrienne and budding scientist, I can think of no better way to spend a year than working towards a Master’s in Comparative Biomedical Sciences. I know, this doesn’t initially scream “horses,” but in… Read More
Wednesday, August 5th, 2015
Faculty and students train their entrepreneurial skills on multimillion-dollar equine legwear industry.
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
After a series of surgeries at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine’s Hospital for Large Animals, Picaro has been recovering at Ross Haven Farm, an equine rehabilitation facility in Sturbridge, Mass., run by Dr. Carl… Read More
Friday, January 15th, 2010
Substantial bone and soft tissue damage from gunshot wounds