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What is Protein; Are Chestnut Horses Crazy

Your Guide to an Outrageously Shiny Equine Coat

Pat Raia April 11, 2024

Experts share feeding, grooming, and bathing tips to keep your horse’s hair coat gleaming.

Can Nutrition Help a Horse Shed?

Clair Thunes, PhD February 17, 2024

Find out how your horse’s diet could support shedding and his incoming summer coat.

Running Hot and Cold: Caring for Horses During Weather Changes

Heather Smith Thomas December 7, 2023

Horses are very adaptable and typically can handle significant temperature changes; however, when we alter their natural condition, they might struggle.

Infographic: Equine Allergies

The Horse Staff April 26, 2023

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.

Blue Light Therapy Might Ease PPID Horses’ Coat Problems

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA June 21, 2022

Horses with equine Cushing’s might benefit from blue light therapy to help them grow lighter, more comfortable winter coats.

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The Horse Staff May 23, 2022

Do you have an itchy horse? Learn more about insect bite hypersensitivity with our visual guide.

Not Just Old Age: Why Do Senior Horses Die?

Caring for Horses Over 30

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc May 28, 2021

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.

Patchy Hair Loss in Horses

Susan L. White, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM May 21, 2019

What causes patchy hair loss in horses? How can I treat it?

Hair Loss in Horses

Nancy S. Loving, DVM February 22, 2019

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.