In horses, Lyme disease, transmitted by the Ixodidae family of ticks, is notoriously difficult to diagnose and has (or might not have) a myriad of vague (or not-so-vague) clinical signs. | Photo: Courtesy of the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation

Horse owners and veterinarians alike have good reason to loathe Lyme disease. In horses, its notoriously difficult to diagnose and has (or might not have) a myriad of vague (or not-so-vague) clinical signs. And those clinical signs? They often don’t appear until months following disease transmission from an infected tick.

Researchers are still working to find the most effective ways to diagnose Lyme disease. What’s more, treatment—though often eventually effective—can be expensive and time-consuming to administer. In short, it can be a confusing and costly ride for owners of affected horses.

But here’s some good news: We’ve compiled 10 resources to help you get and stay up to speed on Lyme in case you’re ever faced with an infected horse. Find more information by searching “Lyme disease” or visiting the “Lyme Disease” page on TheHorse.com