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.

Small Feet, Big Responsibility: Hoof Care for Foals

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | Aug 10, 2022 | Article, 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 | Jan 31, 2022 | 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?

Taking Care of Horses After the Storm

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | Sep 4, 2021 | Basic Care, Disaster Recovery, Emergency Rescue Techniques, Farm and Barn, First Aid, First Aid & Emergency Care, Horse Care, Injuries & Wounds, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Recordkeeping, Seasonal Care, Summer Care, Vital Signs & Physical Exam, Welfare and Industry, Winter Care, Working With a Veterinarian, Wound Management

Three practitioners share advice on how to best care for your horses following a disaster.

Breathing Easy: Managing Horses With Asthma

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | Apr 26, 2021 | 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 using management and environmental changes.

The Nose Knows: What Equine Nasal Discharge Tells Us

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | Apr 6, 2021 | 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 6 snotty nose scenarios and possible causes.

Farm-Wise Equine Parasite Control Strategies

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | Mar 8, 2021 | Basic Care, Deworming & Internal Parasites, Farm and Barn, Healthy Farm Management, Horse Care, Medications, Older Horse Care Concerns, Waste & Manure Management

Each horse has his own individual needs when it comes to parasite control. But when you’re responsible for deworming a number of horses on one property, how do you meet each one’s needs?

Is My Horse Neurologic or Lame?

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | Mar 3, 2021 | Anatomy & Physiology, Article, Diagnosing Lameness, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM), Gait Patterns, Lyme Disease, Musculoskeletal System, Neurologic Disease, Wobbler Syndrome, Working With a Veterinarian

Gait-altering conditions such as EPM, wobbler syndrome, and Lyme disease can be tricky to spot and even more difficult to diagnose.

The Price of Longevity: Senior Horse Health Needs

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | Jan 22, 2021 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Cancer, Colic, Cushing's Disease, Dental Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Feeding Old Horses, Heart & Cardiovascular Problems, Heaves & RAO, Hoof Care, Horse Care, Laminitis (Founder), Musculoskeletal System, Nutrition, Older Horse Care Concerns, Other Eye Problems, Respiratory Problems, Vet and Professional

Owning a horse over his lifetime can be rewarding, but you need to be prepared for specific costs related to his care. Learn about senior horse research studies and what veterinarians say you should watch for as your horse ages.

8 Steps for Breeding Your Mare

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | Dec 20, 2020 | 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.

Caring for Driving Horses

Posted by Sarah Evers Conrad | Oct 25, 2020 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Back and Spine, Body Condition, Conditioning, Conditioning For Competition, Dental Problems, Driving, Footing, Hoof Care, Horse Care, Lameness, Metabolic Syndrome, Ringbone, Shoeing, Sports Medicine

Whether it’s pulling a plow or a buggy, going for a pleasure drive, or contending a combined driving event, driving poses health considerations both similar to and distinct from those encountered with your typical sport horse.

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