What does it mean when your veterinarian says your horse is “Grade 3 lame”? The answer lies in the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ lameness scale.
Summer sores can worsen rapidly without prompt treatment. Find out how to prevent these lesions and learn about methods veterinarians use to address them.
Learn how to recognize summer sores in horses and what your veterinarian might do to make a definitive diagnosis.
Experts describe the 3 most common problems associated with equine hock lameness and how veterinarians can make an accurate diagnosis in these complex joints.
Forage should be the basis of your horse’s diet. Here’s what factors to consider when choosing a forage.
Find out how postbiotics influence horse health and which horses might benefit from supplementation.
‘Low-starch’ horse feeds do not have a standard definition. Nutritionists recommend testing forage and calculating total diet NSCs to manage sugars and starches safely.
Note how supplements are regulated, what your horse actually needs, and the cost per active ingredient before buying a supplement.
Learn about the differences between squamous and glandular disease and why you should tailor management tactics to the specific condition.
Is your horse’s diet and microbiome to blame for bad behavior? In this article we’ll break down the research.
Selective treatment strategies can combat antimicrobial resistance while protecting foals from R. equi.
What medications do veterinarians use in broodmares and are they safe? Learn more in the Spring 2026 issue of The Horse.
A comprehensive look at options for keeping equine athletes with arthritis on the move. Sponsored by Bimeda.
An expert explains how veterinarians can reduce stallion-related causes of equine reproductive failure.
Experts share best practices for feeding and managing aging metabolic horses.
Read the pros, cons, and surprising facts about slow feeders, including haynets, haybags, and hayboxes.
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