COVID-19 Resources for Horse Owners
Podotrochlosis: ‘Navicular’ is No Longer the End of the Road for Horses
Ask The Horse | Calming Horses: Education and Options
Equine Innovators: African Horse Sickness With Dr. Peter Timoney
Normal Horse Vital Signs and Health Indicators
Mare Gestation Calculator
Adult Horse Weight Calculator
How to Predict Foaling
When will your mare foal? Learn the signs of impending foaling and what prognostic tools can help.
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Heather Smith Thomas
Articles by Heather Smith Thomas
Hoof Care for EMS Horses
Find out how to recognize when a horse is at risk of developing EMS-related laminitis and what you can do to either prevent or manage it so he stays sound.
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Cost-Effective Horse Feeding
Find out how to design an affordable feeding program without compromising your horse’s health.
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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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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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