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Solving Skin Issues on Horses’ Legs

Veterinarians describe 10 skin conditions that could affect your horse, how to treat them, and how to prevent them in the future.

Back to Barefoot: Managing Horses Sans Shoes

Going barefoot can benefit hoof health, but consider management and physical needs before pulling shoes.

Smart Antibiotic Use: Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance in Horses

Antimicrobial-resistant infections continue to challenge veterinarians and compromise horse health. Here’s what practitioners are doing to curb it and how you can help.

The Accident-Prone Horse

Is your horse accident-prone? Our sources share how to manage these Bubble-Wrap-worthy equids and the best ways to avoid problems in the first place.

Horse Colic Surgery Complications

Colic surgery outcomes aren’t guaranteed, but acting quickly reduces risks, and mild complications occur far more frequently than serious ones, if at all.

Caring for Driving Horses

Driving horses, whether pulling a plow, going for a pleasure drive, or competing, face health considerations similar to and distinct from those of typical sport horses.

Horse Heel Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment

Read about common heel conditions in horses and how to address them.

Thoracolumbar Pain in Horses: It’s Complicated

Learn to recognize the signs of equine back pain and what therapies are available.

How Air Quality Impacts Horse Health

Learn how air quality issues such as wildfire smoke and pollution can affect your horse’s respiratory health.

Suppressing Undesirable Behavior in Mares

If a mare’s behavior issues are related to her reproductive cycles, suppressing estrus might help.

Equine Body Condition: From Too Fat to Too Thin to Just Right

Here’s how to determine if your horse is under- or overweight and, if so, by how much.

Common Misunderstandings About Equine Endocrine Issues

Test your knowledge about the tricky world of PPID, EMS, ID, and more.

Physical Therapy for Your Horse

Develop a therapeutic exercise program to help keep equine athletes and recreational horses alike feeling their best.

Before Your Mare Foals

The final 100 days of gestation bring their own unique developments, changes, and challenges. Get tips to help your mare’s third trimester run smoothly.

Equine Osteoarthritis: Early Interventions

Detecting and managing osteoarthritis in its early stages can go a long way toward keeping your horse sound, comfortable, and happy in his job for years to come.