Sarah Evers Conrad, Author at The Horse

Sarah Evers Conrad

Sarah Evers Conrad has a bachelor’s of arts in journalism and equine science from Western Kentucky University. As a lifelong horse lover and equestrian, Conrad started her career at The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care magazine. She has also worked for the United States Equestrian Federation as the managing editor of Equestrian magazine and director of e-communications and served as content manager/travel writer for a Caribbean travel agency. When she isn’t freelancing, Conrad spends her free time enjoying her family, reading, practicing photography, traveling, crocheting, and being around animals in her Lexington, Kentucky, home.

Figuring Out Limb Fractures in Horses

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | Sep 9, 2020 | Article, Fractures, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness, Sports Medicine

With treatment advancements, many horses with fractures either return to partial or complete athletic function or can be used as breeding stock. Learn about the types of fractures and how veterinarians handle them.

Sticky Scenarios You Might Encounter When Shipping and Showing Horses

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | Jun 2, 2020 | Article, Basic Care, Behavior & Handling, Biosecurity, Equine Behavior, Horse Care, Lameness, Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Transport Stress, Transportation

Two sport horse veterinarians have shared how to make smart horse health decisions at competitions. See if you select the right paths toward a healthful and successful showing experience in these sticky scenarios.

Breathing Easy: Managing Horses with Asthma

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | May 8, 2020 | Air Quality, Article, Barns and Sheds, COPD, Heaves & RAO, Diseases and Conditions, Farm and Barn, Horse Care, Other Respiratory Problems, Respiratory Problems, Respiratory System

Does your horse have asthma? Find out how you can help him with management and environmental changes.

The Latest on Feeding Laminitic Horses

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | May 4, 2020 | Article, Basic Care, Body Condition, Cushing's Disease, Diseases and Conditions, Grains, Hay, Hoof Care, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Laminitis (Founder), Metabolic Problems, Metabolic Syndrome, More Diseases & Conditions, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Obesity, Vitamins & Minerals

Recent research has given us more insight into how to manage horses affected by or vulnerable to laminitis. If your horse falls into the at-risk category, consider these diet changes.

Small Feet, Big Responsibility: Hoof Care for Foals

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | Apr 22, 2020 | Foal Care, Foal Care and Problems, Hoof Care, Hoof Care & Balance, Horse Care, Other Conformation Topics

A youngster’s hoof care lays the foundation for his future. Here’s what you need to know about the foal’s first exam, mistakes to avoid, and common foal hoof and limb issues.

Bulking Up: Does Your Horse Need to Gain Weight, Muscle, or Both?

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | Feb 7, 2020 | Article, Body Condition, Hay, Horse Care, Musculoskeletal System, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics

If you’re starting to see your horse’s ribs, or if he has a less-than-desirable topline, then he might need to build weight or muscle. But what is the difference between adding weight and muscle, and how do you know what your horse needs?

Horse Feeding Basics

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | Dec 13, 2019 | Article, Body Condition, Feeding Foals and Young Horses, Feeding High-Performance Horses, Grains, Hay, Nutrition, Pasture and Forages, Vitamins & Minerals

Confused about your horse’s diet? We’re here to help. Here’s how to craft the proper hay and grain ration.

8 Steps for Breeding Your Mare

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | Dec 11, 2019 | Article, Breeding and Reproduction, Breeding Basics, Breeding Soundness Exam, Horse Care, Mare Care and Problems

Are you planning to breed your mare? Learn how taking a systematic, step-by-step approach to managing each mare, in partnership with your veterinary team, can help cultivate success next spring in this excerpt from the December 2019 issue of The Horse.

The Nose Knows: What Equine Nasal Discharge Tells Us

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | Dec 3, 2019 | Article, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH), Horse Care, Influenza, Other Respiratory Problems, Respiratory Problems, Tumors & Melanoma

Any nasal drainage can be an important indicator of a horse’s health and can even herald an emergency. We’ll take you through six snotty nose scenarios and possible causes.

Horse Colic Surgery: Making Hard Decisions

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | Oct 22, 2019 | Basic Care, Colic, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Euthanasia, Horse Care, Nutrition, Recovering from Injury & Surgery, Vet and Professional, Welfare and Industry, Working With a Veterinarian

While it can be unsettling to think about all the possible scenarios, planning before colic happens could save your horse’s life.

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