Pinpointing Poor Performance in Horses
Lucile Vigouroux
September 10, 2024
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
Horse breeding from planning through foal care
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
When fed and managed properly, horses can benefit from alfalfa’s high nutritive value. But is it right for your horse? Here’s what to consider when feeding this forage.
Most stallions should be fed according to their maintenance requirements, depending on if and how much they’re exercising, when not being bred or collected.
Learn how to interpret feed tags and consider your horse’s specific dietary requirements so you can make informed decisions to maintain his health and performance.
Learn about common parasites affecting horses, the drugs best used to treat them, and the current state of anthelminthic (dewormer) resistance and deworming protocols.
Parasitologists paint a realistic picture of what roundworm-related diseases in foals look like and dispel common myths.
A veterinarian answers a reader’s question on why some horses have runny manure certain times of the year.
Is one grass hay variety more palatable than another? Should I feed my horse the first or second cutting of hay? Equine nutritionists answer these questions and more.
Researchers continue to study internal parasites with a focus on preventing resistance to deworming drugs.
As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine methods based on research.
Vegetable- and marine-based sources can provide your horse with essential omega-3 fatty acids. Consider these factors when choosing an omega-3 supplement for your horse.
Should broodmares be dewormed before giving birth? An equine reproduction specialist responds.
How veterinarians put foals with angular limb deformities on the path to alignment.
An equine nutritionist explains how a broodmare’s nutritional needs change during her pregnancy.
Greater awareness and ongoing research mean fewer foals are being born with this genetic skin condition. Learn more in The Horse‘s Spring 2024 issue.
An equine veterinary podiatrist says ice might help address this horse’s foot pain but won’t solve the main problem.
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