Can Nutrition Help a Horse Shed?
Clair Thunes, PhD
March 1, 2025
Find out how your horse’s diet could support shedding and his incoming summer coat.
Find out how your horse’s diet could support shedding and his incoming summer coat.
Experts share feeding, grooming, and bathing tips to keep your horse’s hair coat gleaming.
Horses are very adaptable and typically can handle significant temperature changes; however, when we alter their natural condition, they might struggle.
The key to keeping your allergy-prone horse comfortable is figuring out the causes of his reactions and avoiding them. Learn more about allergic reactions in horses with this step-by-step visual guide.
Horses with equine Cushing’s might benefit from blue light therapy to help them grow lighter, more comfortable winter coats.
Do you have an itchy horse? Learn more about insect bite hypersensitivity with our visual guide.
Aged horses require the same, if not higher, level of care as their younger counterparts. Learn about the unique needs of old horses, and meet five over-30 horses with age-related ailments.
What causes patchy hair loss in horses? How can I treat it?
Hair loss in horses can be a frustrating management concern simply because the reasons for its occurrence are so many and so varied. Here are some common causes.
Dr. Susan White shares strategies for successful management of horses sweet itch, an allergic reaction to bug bites.
Of the 1,106 respondents, 866 (78%) said they curry or groom their horses to help them shed their winter hair coats.
What’s causing the hives, hair loss, and scabs on your horse’s body?
Learn about this frustrating contagious equine skin disease and how to prevent its spread.
Why would a 9-year-old horse grow winter hair during the summer months?
Some sores, injuries, and infections can make saddling a painful process for your horse. Here’s what to watch for.
A glossy hair coat is a sure sign of horse health. Discover the steps to bringing out the best in your horse’s coat in our visual guide.
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