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Post-Foaling Red Flags

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA March 14, 2025

Watch for these 10 emergencies in the hours after a mare foals. Immediate action could potentially save the mare’s and/or foal’s life.

The Abscess Ruptured, But My Horse is Still Lame. Now What?

Karen Hopper Usher March 12, 2025

Follow these steps when your horse has an abscess that lingers beyond typical treatment times. Read more in the Spring 2025 issue of The Horse.

Creating the Right Diet for Your Horse

Debra Powell, PhD, PAS March 8, 2025

Your horse’s nutritional requirements depend on his life stage and individual needs.

Equine Joint Health: Top Therapies for a Successful Season

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 5, 2025

Learn about common joint issues that concern horse owners and what preventive and therapeutic approaches are available. Read more in the Spring 2025 issue of The Horse.

Advanced Imaging in Horses: Where, Why, When?

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc March 5, 2025

Two experts review how MRI, CT, and PET can provide precise answers for equine practitioners, contributing to more specific treatments and better prognoses.

Equine Preventive Care and Your Vet: So Much More Than Vaccines

Kristi Gran, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM March 3, 2025

Consider the benefits of including veterinarians in your horse’s preventive care this spring.

Choosing the Right Type of Oil for Your Horse

Clair Thunes, PhD March 3, 2025

Adding oil to your horse’s diet can improve coat quality and weight gain. An equine nutritionist describes factors to consider before choosing an oil to feed your horse.

Can a Mare’s Personality Change After Her First Foal?

Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS March 2, 2025

Dr. Nancy Diehl addresses a question about why a mare might respond differently to training after having her first foal.

Classical conditioning and associative learning can be a great way to bond with your horse and teach him fun tricks.

Understanding Classical Conditioning in Horses

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc February 27, 2025

Get answers to common questions about this equine-welfare-friendly training method.

Training Aid Fact and Fiction for Better Riding

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 26, 2025

Two equine biomechanics researchers share insight on how to properly use equine training aids such as elastic bands, longeing systems, and various rein rigs.

Joint Injury: What to Do Before the Vet Arrives

Emily Guest, DVM February 26, 2025

Always treat wounds near joints as emergencies. One veterinarian explains why and what you can do to limit the risk of infection until the vet arrives.

Protein Primer

Erica Larson February 23, 2025

Proteins and the amino acids that form them play important roles in the horse’s body, from muscle building and function to neurotransmission and hormone synthesis.

Diagnosing Equine Hock Joint Problems

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 21, 2025

Experts describe the 3 most common problems associated with equine hock lameness and how veterinarians can make an accurate diagnosis in these complex joints.

What Equine Patellar Ligament Injuries Look Like on Ultrasound

Haylie Kerstetter February 21, 2025

Researchers recently described the appearance of normal and injured equine patellar ligaments on stifle ultrasound, which had not been previously reported.