Temperatures are warming, pastures are greening, and the flying, creeping, and crawling pests are making their yearly appearance. Some are large and obviously bothersome. Others, however, are pretty elusive.

One that horse owners need to be particularly mindful about is the tick. Ticks are masters of "hide and seek."

What does this mean to you, as a horse owner?

Everyone wants their horses to be healthy. Ticks are carriers of Lyme disease, for which there is no currently licensed equine vaccine available. Pay careful attention to your horses and monitor them for ticks. Lyme disease can also occur in humans, so be sure to check yourself after spending time outdoors