Solving Common Equine Skin Problems
Haylie Pfeffer
May 28, 2026
Tune into this Ask TheHorse Live event where two veterinarians will answer your questions about equine skin problems. Sponsored by Creative Science.
Tune into this Ask TheHorse Live event where two veterinarians will answer your questions about equine skin problems. Sponsored by Creative Science.
Find out what commonly applied practices horse owners and caretakers tend to overdo.
An essential part of any grooming routine is staying alert to conditions that can compromise dermatological health.
Do you have a horse with flaky skin and a dry mane and tail? The right feed might help.
Are you and your horse ready for spring? Check off all the items on this list to prepare for a healthy, successful riding season.
Find out how your horse’s diet could support shedding and his incoming summer coat.
Horses on all-day pasture have more opportunities than stalled horses to meet their behavioral needs. Here’s what you need to consider.
Learn about some of the rare autoimmune diseases that affect the horse’s skin, blood vessels, and the gastrointestinal tract in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.
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.
Get the facts on diagnosing and treating sarcoids in equids and what scientists are learning about this complex condition.
Horse hair offers insights into health, genetics, stress, and even history. Read more in this article from the Summer 2025 issue of The Horse.
Greater awareness and ongoing research mean fewer foals are being born with this genetic skin condition.
Horses with cellulitis need medical intervention from a veterinarian, but these efforts can be supported through a balanced diet. Here’s why.
Address the condition’s primary, predisposing, and perpetuating causative factors for a successful outcome.
Read about how one veterinarian treated a particularly challenging case of the equine skin condition commonly known as scratches.
Explore the methods used to diagnose food-related issues in horses and effectively manage their clinical signs.
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