Horse breeding from planning through foal care
Learn how two experts treat endometritis—an inflammation of the uterine lining and the leading cause of infertility in broodmares—in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Dr. Jena Ward describes how veterinarians determine if a mare is fit for breeding.
Find out how a colt with persistently puffy hocks but no lameness was diagnosed with and treated for a medial malleolus lesion.
Dr. Carleigh Fedorka explains why veterinarians might have trouble getting a mare pregnant.
Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.
Horses might need additional risk-based vaccines in the fall months, depending on location and activities.
Here’s how to properly condition your mare before, during, and after her pregnancy.
Learn why this congenital malformation occurs in foals and how veterinarians, owners, and breeders can treat and prevent it.
An equine veterinary podiatrist says ice might help address this horse’s foot pain but won’t solve the main problem.
Learn how veterinarians diagnose, treat, and manage mare reproductive problems in this Ask TheHorse podcast episode. Sponsored by Equithrive.
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.
An equine nutritionist explains how a broodmare’s nutritional needs change during her pregnancy.
A veterinarian answers a reader’s question on why some horses have runny manure certain times of the year.
See how mares have become champions at the highest levels of dressage, show jumping, and 3-day eventing in this article from The Horse‘s Summer 2025 issue.
Start handling your foal’s feet early and schedule prompt farrier visits to support healthy limb development and instill good manners for lifelong hoof care.
Get insight into developmental orthopedic disease and its common signs in horses.
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