Hay for Horse Health

Horses with conditions such as muscle or metabolic disease might have special hay needs to stay healthy.
Back to Work: Transitioning Horses Into an Exercise Program Safely

Taking a horse from a sedentary state to active working fitness can be a form of rehabilitation. However, there’s no one-size-fits-all program. Learn how to safely transition your horse into an exercise program.
15 is the New 10: Keeping the Middle-Aged Horse Healthy

Find out how to keep your middle-aged horse’s teeth, feet, joints, and more healthy.
Keeping Your Horse Healthy on the Trail

Learn how to prepare for, prevent, and handle potential emergencies on the trail.
Grasping Insulin Resistance in Horses

Two leading researchers explain insulin’s effects on the body and how to manage the insulin-resistant horse.
The Return of Vesicular Stomatitis in Horses

Horse owners in the southwestern and western U.S. should be aware of the current VS outbreak situation and implement aggressive vector mitigation and biosecurity strategies to protect their horses.
The Scoop on Runny Poop: Diarrhea in Horses

While some types of diarrhea in horses present little to worry about if watched carefully, others can be life-threatening. Read more about this condition’s causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Keeping the Aging Horse Comfortable

Here’s how to manage senior horses’ aging teeth, joints, lungs, and more.
The Lesson Horse Lifestyle

A good lesson horse is a valuable member of any riding program. Our sources share tips on keeping these trusty steeds happy and healthy.
The Latest on Strangles in Horses

It’s the most frequently diagnosed equine infectious disease in the world. Find out how researchers are working to develop better detection methods and vaccines for strangles.
Preventing Salmonella Spread in Horses

Here are some biosecurity practices you can put into place at the clinic and on the farm to prevent salmonellosis.
Legendary Equine Disease Outbreaks

We take a look back at seven eye-opening equine disease outbreaks in the past 100 years, including influenza in Australia, equine viral arteritis in North America, and African horse sickness in Spain.
Food for Thought: Are Feeding Practices Hurting Your Horse?

Are your feeding practices doing more harm than good? Experts share four ways to improve your horse’s digestive health.
What We’re Learning From Horse Racing Research

Researchers worldwide are examining ways to prevent injuries in racehorses; their findings could help prevent issues in sport horses, as well.
Dealing With Unwanted Wildlife on Horse Properties

Out-of-control critters can pass along pathogens, damage property and structures, and create unhygienic messes. Find out how to deter unwanted visitors such as birds, raccoons, skunks, and other rodents on your horse farm.
Mosquito-Borne Disease: Is Your Horse at Risk?

These pests can transmit a variety of dangerous pathogens, depending on certain factors in your region.