Laminitis. As a horse owner, a rider, or enthusiast, the word just makes you shudder, doesn’t it? I’m convinced that few topics of horse health
How have you been addressing West Nile virus prevention in your horse(s)? How have you tackled mosquito source reduction in your barn area?
Editor Stephanie Church relives her trip to Ireland and one steadfast Irish horse. What is it that makes some horses seem more “durable” than others?
(Excerpted from the August 2012 Cost Savings Special Issue) As a young woman in her 20s, my sister is learning about the full spectrum of
In late August and early September 2005, news networks depicted the widespread devastation and despair Hurricane Katrina had caused in scenes resembling those you might
As a relatively unencumbered (currently no pets, and a house in suburbia) horsewoman, I find myself farm sitting regularly. I enjoy taking care of someone
At the center of vet checks is a close examination for signs of general illness, injury, or lameness.
Every few years I hear a story or receive an email about veterinarians handling a horse with rabies. These accounts are rare, but they’re usually
Kissing spines are more likely to cause clinical problems in certain breeds, disciplines, and age groups.
My eyelids have finally returned to normal after two days of crying-induced puffiness, so it’s time to weigh in on War Horse, the source of
Raising a foal isn’t rocket science, but it does require some forethought and planning.
A few weeks ago I had three interesting equine-related appointments, one of which I had scheduled and didn’t quite go as planned, and two that
Earlier this week an earthquake had news organizations and social media feeds abuzz. Now it’s a Category 2 hurricane named Irene, spinning ominously over the
“I can relate.” “I know how you feel.” These are words that can either soothe or irritate, depending on your frame of mind and current
I was away for a good chunk of July, working with Kenyan orphans and their caretakers and teachers. This was my second trip of this
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