Horse Hoof Anatomy, Part 1
Learn how the bones and soft tissues in a horse’s hoof work together and impact soundness.
Horse Feeding Basics
Confused about your horse’s diet? We’re here to help. Here’s how to craft the proper hay and grain ration.
Dire Diagnoses: Identifying Three Potentially Deadly Equine Diseases
Not all diseases have cut-and-dried diagnoses. In this article, veterinarians walk us through actual cases of three tough-to-diagnose diseases: botulism, EPM, and Potomac horse fever.
Fed Up: Is Your Horse’s Feed Doing Its Job?
Getting to the root of a less-than-ideal feeding regimen requires evaluating the horse, the human, the forage, and the grain or concentrate.
The New Navicular Paradigm
Here’s what we know and are learning about defining, diagnosing, and treating this painful foot disease.
The Crooked Horse
What is a crooked horse? Our sources describe several kinds of crooked horses and how you can help.
Horse Treats: Handle With Care
While we might enjoy sneaking our horses peppermints and other sweet treats, we need to understand how it can reinforce good or bad behavior and how it fits into your horse’s dietary scheme.
Dealing With Deteriorating Vision in Horses
Find out what behaviors and signs to watch for that suggest visual impairment, and learn how to help horses deal with deteriorating eyesight and blindness.
Potomac Horse Fever: A Happy Outcome
A veterinarian walks us through diagnosing and treating this infectious disease.
Small-Scale Success: Responsible Boutique Horse Breeders
Owners and veterinarians involved with two small-scale horse breeding operations share their secrets to success.
The Trouble With Mud
When the going gets muddy, the muddy get hoof problems. Here’s what to watch for in your horses.
Dealing With Rain Rot in Horses
Any horse can get rain rot, but horses with compromised immune systems from systemic disease or malnutrition are most likely to be affected. Learn how to prevent and treat this frustrating skin condition.
Horse Colic Surgery: Making Hard Decisions
While it can be unsettling to think about all the possible scenarios, planning before colic happens could save your horse’s life.
Building the Horse Industry One Trailer Ride at a Time
There is satisfaction in being able to share resources and skills within an industry you love. A horse owner shares suggestions on how to lend a helping hand within your equestrian community.
Equine Coronavirus: A Quick Rundown
Equine coronavirus is a relatively new discovery in equine medicine. Here’s what you need to know about this pathogen.
Bone Spur Prognosis
Our gelding’s broken hock has healed with what the veterinarian calls bone spurs. He believes the spurs could be rubbing against our gelding’s tendon, causing pain. What is the long-term prognosis for injuries such as these?