Podotrochlosis: ‘Navicular’ is No Longer the End of the Road for Horses
Dealing With Equine Colic
Ask The Horse: Creating Better Horse Pastures
Equine Innovators: A Discussion With the University of Kentucky’s Dr. Martin Nielsen
Normal Horse Vital Signs and Health Indicators
Mare Gestation Calculator
Adult Horse Weight Calculator
Horse Hoofwear Innovations
Today’s hoof protection options include a variety of glue-on shoes, hoof boots, and even orthotics. Learn about the pros and cons of each in the March 2020 issue of The Horse.
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Heather Smith Thomas
Articles by Heather Smith Thomas
Senior Horse Dental Health
When your older horse’s pearly whites are past their prime, keep an eye out for signs of specific problems.
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A Guide to Equine Diagnostic Imaging
Diagnostic imaging technology has improved tremendously in the past few decades, with several effective options to choose from. Learn about the machines and technology your veterinarian can use to look inside your horse in this article excerpt from the February 2020 issue of The Horse.
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Equine Dental Care: Painful Points and Uneven Arcades
Here are some common dental issues that can negatively impact your horse’s performance and how they can be corrected.
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What’s Plaguing Your ‘Problem Mare’?
Most mares get pregnant without major problems, but some encounter difficulties along the way. Here’s how to work with your veterinarian to resolve the most common issues. Read an excerpt of this article from our January 2020 issue.
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Formidable Frostbite
Healthy horses handle frigid temperatures better than we do, but their extremities still are vulnerable to frostbite.
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Running Hot and Cold: Caring for Horses During Weather Changes
Horses are very adaptable and typically can handle significant temperature swings. It’s when we alter their natural condition and confine them or haul them from one climate to another that they tend to struggle.
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The Trouble With Mud
When the going gets muddy, the muddy get hoof problems. Here’s what to watch for in your horses.
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Food for Thought: Are Feeding Practices Hurting Your Horse?
Are your feeding practices doing more harm than good? Experts share four ways to improve your horse’s digestive health.
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Feeding Endurance Horses
Feeding hard-working endurance horses is as much art as it is science. Our sources walk you through an endurance horse’s diet, from conditioning to post-race.
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