Health Conditions to Consider When Trying a Horse
Katie Navarra
August 12, 2026
Watch for signs of these 5 health conditions when you’re trying a horse to buy, and talk to your veterinarian about any concerns.
Watch for signs of these 5 health conditions when you’re trying a horse to buy, and talk to your veterinarian about any concerns.
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Learn about some of the rare autoimmune diseases that affect the horse’s skin, blood vessels, and the gastrointestinal tract.
Find out what advancements have been made toward a more affordable equine gastric ulcer treatment in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
A veterinarian describes the differences between these two classes of medications in this podcast excerpt.
Find out how to manage an overweight horse with a history of equine gastric ulcer syndrome.
Learn how veterinarians use gastroscopy to diagnose gastric ulcers in horses.
What causes equine colic and what steps can you take to prevent it?
Does your horse devour his meals? Slowing your speedy eater at mealtime can help prevent issues such as choke and wasted feed.
Do you know what to do–and just as importantly, what not to do–if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of what might be colic? Your answer could save your horse’s life. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
Traveling to horse shows (and clinics) can cause your horse stress and put him at risk for behavioral issues, gastric upset, and infectious disease.
Chronic diarrhea in horses has many possible causes, from sand accumulation to lymphoma. Find out how veterinarians diagnose and manage these challenging cases.
While steeped in tradition, feeding bran mashes can cause GI distress in horses. Learn why, and discover alternatives.
Two veterinarians answer your equine gastric ulcer questions during this recent Ask TheHorse podcast episode. Brought to you by Bimeda.
Learn how veterinarians distinguish fecal water syndrome from true chronic diarrhea in horses, uncover likely causes, and guide management.
Learn about colic considerations specific to senior horses, especially those with underlying health issues such as metabolic problems.
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