The Covid-19 pandemic has provoked universal fear, anxiety and angst while we stare down the barrel of possible outcomes that feel foreign and unknown. Yet, despite our unfamiliar circumstances, we’re also witnessing unprecedented acts of valor and bravery--the very best of humanity, extraordinary altruism, unparalleled compassion,...
For the 7th year in a row, Equitarian Initiative (EI) brought nine North American veterinarians to Honduras to work in collaboration with the veterinary college at the Universidad Nacional de Agricultura and EQUHS, an equine welfare organization supported by the British charity, World Horse Welfare....
I've seen more today at the American Fonduk than I've seen in a life time with mules. There have been mules covered in lacerations full of infection from a bout of colic, one we named Paddy who his an owner found a week later, a...
Blog by Dr. Julie Wilson Day 1 Saturday, January 21, 2017 This year’s Equitarian team of 24 people includes veterinarians, veterinary students and a farrier coming from 5 countries. We are united by our passion to improve the health and welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules....
Written By: Dr. Julia Wilson Printed By: PonyPals Magazine Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Five Equitarian team members were met by a megawave of heat and humidity as they stepped off the plane in Tegucigalpa. This is our fifth year working in Honduras to improve the health and welfare...
Veterinarian straddles two worlds: high-performance horses & their hard-working counterparts in developing countries. Posted in Riding: California Riding Magazine Please follow this link below for the complete article. ...
Our Honduran service project was featured in The Horse magazine, with a beautiful photo gallery. Thank you to The Horse for its interest in our work to help working horses! View full article here. ...
COME JOIN EQUITARIAN VETERINARIANS BRINGING HEALTH CARE TO WORKING HORSES, DONKEYS, AND MULES IN COSTA RICA, JANUARY 21-28, 2017 The Equitarian Initiative is looking for two (2) developing young leaders to participate in the 7th Equitarian Workshop in Costa Rica. Applicants must be either a senior veterinary student...
COME JOIN EQUITARIAN VETERINARIANS BRINGING HEALTH CARE TO WORKING HORSES, DONKEYS, AND MULES IN HONDURAS The Equitarian Initiative is looking for two (2) 4th year veterinary students to participate in the 5th year of the Honduras Equitarian Project. Applicants must have a commitment to equine veterinary medicine...
Equitarian Initiative has organized a terrific line-up of presentations highlighting the growing and successful efforts to improve working equid health. The half day program will feature veterinarians that are leading programs and training in countries in Latin America and Africa. British veterinarian Derek Knottenbelt, will...