Your Guide to Equine Health Care

Nancy S. Loving, DVM

Nancy S. Loving, DVM, owns Loving Equine Clinic in Boulder, Colorado, and has a special interest in managing the care of sport horses. Her book, All Horse Systems Go, is a comprehensive veterinary care and conditioning resource in full color that covers all facets of horse care. She has also authored the books Go the Distance as a resource for endurance horse owners, Conformation and Performance, and First Aid for Horse and Rider in addition to many veterinary articles for both horse owner and professional audiences.

Articles by: Nancy S. Loving, DVM

Managing Horse Hoof Wounds

Resolving hoof wounds requires cleaning them correctly, working with your vet to get them assessed, and carefully managing lesions until they heal. Learn about four common hoof wounds and how to manage them.

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Hives in Horses

Hives in horses presents as localized, raised bumps on the skin, and they can vary in number, severity, and frequency of occurrence. Here’s what you should know.

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How Stress Affects Your Horse

Many situations horses encounter cause them to endure chronic stress with associated changes to health and behavior. Learn more in this article from the Spring 2023 issue of The Horse!

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Preventing Problem Behaviors During Veterinary Procedures

Equine Vaccination Q&A

Confused by the various vaccine types, schedules, and administration routes for horses? Here’s what you need to know.

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Sport Horse Skin Issues

Horse show habits and environments can put a horse at risk for developing a variety of skin problems. Learn what causes the common skin issues sport horses might develop and how to return them to top form.

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