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Horse Care: When Less is More

Nancy S. Loving, DVM December 30, 2024

Find out what commonly applied practices horse owners and caretakers tend to overdo.

Solving Skin Issues on Horses’ Legs

Diane E. Rice November 20, 2024

Veterinarians describe 10 skin conditions that could affect your horse, how to treat them, and how to prevent them in the future.

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The Complex Puzzle of Sarcoids

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 1, 2024

Learn about diagnosing and treating sarcoids in equids and what scientists are learning about this complex condition. Read more in The Horse‘s Summer 2024 issue!

Photosensitization in Horses

Rebecca McConnico, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM August 24, 2024

Learn about this uncommon yet potentially serious cause of equine dermatological conditions.

Feeding Horses Chia: Consider Calcium and Phosphorus Balance

Which Omega-3 Sources are Best for My Horse?

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS August 9, 2024

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.

Case Study: Diagnosing and Managing a Horse With Allergies

Karen Hopper Usher June 18, 2024

An equine dermatology expert highlights the importance of a multipronged approach to managing equine allergies.

Managing Equine Skin Problems in Wet Weather

Haylie Kerstetter June 13, 2024

Dr. Susan White describes common equine skin problems that might occur in wet or humid weather and how you can manage them.

Treating Rain Rot in Horses That Live Outside

Haylie Kerstetter June 11, 2024

An equine dermatology expert describes what causes rain rot in horses and how you can prevent and manage it in horses on full-time turnout.

Antifungal vs. Antibacterial Treatment for Equine Skin Problems

Haylie Kerstetter June 6, 2024

Dr. Rosanna Marsella outlines the difference between these treatments and how you can determine which to use.

Managing Chronic Scratches in Horses

Haylie Kerstetter June 4, 2024

Dr. Susan White explains how owners can manage horses with a history of chronic scratches.

Managing Bug Bites in Horses

Rosanna Marsella, DVM, Dipl. ACVD May 31, 2024

Learn how to properly repel insects and manage itchy bug bites in your horse.

Preventing Sweet Itch in Show Horses

Rosanna Marsella, DVM, Dipl. ACVD May 23, 2024

An equine dermatology expert explains how you can manage and prevent insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH) in riding horses during prime competition (and IBH) season.

Bacterial and Fungal Skin Infections in Horses: Know the Difference

The Horse Staff May 20, 2024

A horse with a crusty, infected skin lesion often needs diagnostic testing from a veterinarian to determine if bacteria or fungi are to blame. Sponsored by KineticVet.

Navigating Skin Problems in Horses

Haylie Kerstetter May 9, 2024

Discover how 2 experts identify and treat skin problems in horses. Sponsored by KineticVet.

How to Treat and Prevent Summer Sores in Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc April 19, 2024

Summer sores can worsen rapidly without prompt treatment. Find out how to prevent these lesions and explore methods veterinarians use to address them.