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

What Is Polyacrylamide Gel?

Posted by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Nov 9, 2022 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Bone & Joint Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Older Horse Care Concerns, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional

Read about the science behind two types of PAAG on the market in this article from the October 2022 issue of The Horse.

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Horse Care: When Less is More

Posted by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Nov 7, 2022 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Bone & Joint Problems, Dental Problems, Grooming, Hoof Care, Hoof Care & Balance, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Other Skin Problems, Skin Problems, Sports Medicine, Supplements, Welfare and Industry

Discover what commonly applied practices horse owners and caretakers tend to overdo.

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Fall Foresight: Seasonal Preventive Horse Care

Posted by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Oct 9, 2022 | Air Quality, Article, Barn & Stall Equipment, Basic Care, Cushing's Disease, Deworming & Internal Parasites, Farm and Barn, Hay, Healthy Farm Management, Hoof Care, Horse Care, Nutrition, Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture Equipment, Seasonal Care, Shoeing, Vaccinations, Water & Electrolytes

8 important tasks to check off your list before the colder weather arrives.

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Adult Horses Get Pneumonia, Too

Posted by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Sep 6, 2022 | Anatomy & Physiology, Article, Choke, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Older Horse Care Concerns, Other Respiratory Problems, Pneumonia (Rhodococcus), Respiratory Problems, Respiratory System, Thoroughbred Racing, Transport Stress

This inflammation of the lungs most commonly affects foals, but that doesn’t mean your mature horse isn’t at risk.

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Equine Vaccination Q&A

Posted by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Aug 8, 2022 | Article, Diseases and Conditions, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Immune System, Rabies, Tetanus, Vaccinations, Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis (VEE), Vital Signs & Physical Exam, West Nile Virus (WNV), Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE), Working With a Veterinarian

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

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Horse Feed Storage and Preservation

Posted by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Aug 4, 2022 | Article, Farm and Barn, Feed Storage, Feed, Soil, & Water Contamination, Grains, Hay, Healthy Farm Management

Buy quality hay and grain and store it in cool, dry places to preserve nutrient content and prevent spoilage.

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Sport Horse Skin Issues

Posted by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | May 30, 2022 | Article, Basic Care, Diseases and Conditions, Grooming, Hives & Skin Allergies, Horse Care, Insect Control, Other Skin Problems, Seasonal Care, Skin Problems, Sports Medicine, Transport Stress

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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Hives in Horses

Posted by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | May 10, 2022 | Article, Basic Care, Hives & Skin Allergies, Horse Care, Other Skin Problems, Working With a Veterinarian

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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Equine Liver Disease: More Common Than We Think?

Posted by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Apr 2, 2022 | Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Liver Problems

Newly identified liver viruses might be more common than we realize. Learn more in this article from the March 2022 issue of The Horse.

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Head First: Equine Head and Sinus Issues

Posted by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Feb 21, 2022 | Dental Problems, Diagnostics and Technology, Guttural Pouch Infection, Headshaking, Horse Care, More Diseases & Conditions, Older Horse Care Concerns, Other Respiratory Problems, Sinus Problems, Vet and Professional, Welfare and Industry, Working With a Veterinarian

From infections and trauma to blockages and growths, here’s what your vet might find within your horse’s head region.

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