Steve Hicks, DVM

Steve Hicks, DVM, has been an equine veterinarian for 36 years and currently practices in Palestine, Texas.

Articles by: Steve Hicks, DVM

Humane Concerns

What to do with unwanted horses? Unwanted by their owners for many reasons. Good, bad, old, lame, unmanageable, etc., all need new homes. Most find new owners with good, caring families, but some are taken to sales and are bought for under $300 by

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